United Airlines UA879 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA879 flight operated by United Airlines on Oct 22, 2026, flying from London (LHR) to Houston (IAH), departed at 10:18 AM (local time in London, UTC+1) and is expected to arrive at 2:04 PM (local time in Houston, UTC-5) at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 21m early
10h 15m
Check-in Counter
D
Boarding Gate
B31
Arrival Gate
E7
Baggage
F4
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En route
Your flight has departed London and is expected to arrive in Houston at 2:04 PM.
10h 15m
Check-in Counter
D
Boarding Gate
B33
Arrival Gate
E5
Baggage
F4
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
10h 15m
Check-in Counter
D
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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UA880
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Houston (HOU)
London (LON)
London (LON)
Scheduled: 7:45 AM
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28m early
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UA879 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA879 flight from London to Houston on 10/22/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 777-200. This aircraft has been in service for 29y, 4m. The aircraft has 364 seats.
Boeing 777-200
Punctuality (Departure)
83
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93
%
Early on average
8 minutes
Age
29y, 4m
Seats
364
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
79 cm
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-4-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
--
Reclining Angle
2-4-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
193 cm
More legroom than on 50% of flights
48 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for UA879
Trip.com historical records show that the last UA879 flight departed on Wed, Oct 21 from LHR at approximately 10:26 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in IAH at 1:54 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Oct 18 | London (LHR) | Houston (IAH) | 772 | 10:27 AM | 2:18 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | London (LHR) | Houston (IAH) | 772 | 10:24 AM | 2:02 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | London (LHR) | Houston (IAH) | 772 | 11:53 AM | 3:14 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | London (LHR) | Houston (IAH) | 772 | 10:26 AM | 1:54 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | London (LHR) | Houston (IAH) | 772 | 10:18 AM | 2:04 PM | En route |
| Fri, Oct 23 | London (LHR) | Houston (IAH) | 772 | 10:00 AM | 2:15 PM | Scheduled |
| Sat, Oct 24 | London (LHR) | Houston (IAH) | 772 | 10:00 AM | 2:15 PM | Scheduled |
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UA879 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA879 is 83% (Late on average 24 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 8 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
83
%
Late on average
24 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
83
%
30 mins late
13
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93
%
Early on average
8 minutes
Early
73
%
On time
20
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight ua879?
Flight ua879 has departed (status: En route). Departure 10:18 AM, estimated arrival 2:04 PM (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight ua879 on time today?
Flight ua879 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 10:18 AM and is estimated to arrive at 2:04 PM.Has flight ua879 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ua879 is scheduled to depart at 10:00 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 10:18 AM, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight ua879 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ua879 is scheduled to arrive at 2:15 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 2:04 PM. Status is En route as of Oct 22, 2026.What is the gate information for flight ua879?
For flight ua879, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is B33. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What is the baggage carousel number for flight ua879?
After arrival, baggage for flight ua879 is expected at carousel F4 in terminal E. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight ua879 fly?
Flight ua879 is operated by United Airlines from London (LHR) to Houston (IAH). Typical flight time is about 10 hours 15 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight ua879?
Track flight ua879 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight ua879 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ua879 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Oct 22, 2026). Contact United Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight ua879 departed from London?
Flight ua879 has departed from London (LHR) at 10:18 AM (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight ua879?
Flight ua879 usually flies a Boeing 777-200 with seat layout 3-4-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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