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AS6972 Flight Status

Status: Flight AS6972 Landed Safely | Delayed. According to Trip.com's latest status for Alaska Airlines flight AS6972 from Sydney to Los Angeles (SYD-LAX): Landed: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at 06:15 (local time) Delay: Approximately 10m late.
Sat, Nov 7
Sun, Nov 8
Mon, Nov 9
SYD-LAX

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 4m early
Sydney(SYD)
11:35
Scheduled: 11:10, Nov 7
Kingsford Smith Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 13h 55m
Los Angeles(LAX)
06:01
Scheduled: 06:05, Nov 7
Los Angeles International Airport T4
Check-in Counter
E
Boarding Gate
24
Arrival Gate
155
Baggage
IT
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SYD-LAX

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 10m late
Sydney(SYD)
11:55
Scheduled: 11:10, Nov 8
Kingsford Smith Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 13h 55m
Los Angeles(LAX)
06:15
Scheduled: 06:05, Nov 8
Los Angeles International Airport T4
Check-in Counter
E
Boarding Gate
60
Arrival Gate
150
Baggage
3
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Sydney(SYD)
11:10
Scheduled: 11:10, Nov 9
Kingsford Smith Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 13h 55m
Los Angeles(LAX)
06:05
Scheduled: 06:05, Nov 9
Los Angeles International Airport T4
Check-in Counter
E
Boarding Gate
31
Arrival Gate
156
Baggage
--
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AS6972 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the AS6972 flight flying from Sydney to Los Angeles on 11/8/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 777-300ER. This aircraft has been in service for 10y, 8m. The aircraft is equipped with 310 seats.
flight status
Boeing 777-300ER
Punctuality (Departure)
77 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Early on average
10 minutes
Age
10y, 8m
Seats
310
Distance
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Flight History for AS6972

Trip.com historical records show that the last AS6972 flight departed on Sat, Nov 7 from SYD at approximately 11:35. This flight is expected to arrrive in LAX at 06:01.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Wed, Nov 4 Sydney (SYD) Los Angeles (LAX) B77W 11:18 05:31 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Sydney (SYD) Los Angeles (LAX) B77W 11:17 05:33 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Sydney (SYD) Los Angeles (LAX) B77W -- -- Cancelled
Sat, Nov 7 Sydney (SYD) Los Angeles (LAX) B77W 11:35 06:01 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Sydney (SYD) Los Angeles (LAX) B77W 11:55 06:15 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Sydney (SYD) Los Angeles (LAX) B77W 11:10 06:05 Scheduled
Tue, Nov 10 Sydney (SYD) Los Angeles (LAX) B77W 11:10 06:05 Scheduled

AS6972 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AS6972 is 77% (Late on average 26 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 10 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77 %
Late on average 26 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
77 %
30 mins late
13 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
3 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Early on average 10 minutes
Early
83 %
On time
10 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
3 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight as6972?

    Flight as6972 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 06:15 (updated Nov 8, 2026).
  • Flight as6972 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 06:15; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight as6972 is scheduled to depart at 11:10. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 11:55, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 8, 2026).
  • Flight as6972 is scheduled to arrive at 06:05. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 06:15. Status is Arrived as of Nov 8, 2026.
  • For flight as6972, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 60. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight as6972 is expected at carousel 3 in terminal T4. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight as6972 is operated by Alaska Airlines from Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX). Typical flight time is about 13 hours55 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.
  • Track flight as6972 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 as6972 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 8, 2026). Contact Alaska Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight as6972 has already left Sydney and completed its journey. Departure was 11:55; actual arrival 06:15.
  • Flight as6972 usually flies a Boeing 777-300ER 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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