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UA188 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the UA188 flight operated by United Airlines on Nov 7, 2026 is scheduled to fly from New York (EWR) to Johannesburg (JNB). The flight is expected to depart at 20:50 (local time in New York, UTC-5) and land at 17:55 (local time in Johannesburg, UTC+2) .
Fri, Nov 6
Sat, Nov 7
NYC-JNB

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
New York(EWR)
20:50
Scheduled: 20:50, Nov 6
Newark Liberty International Airport C
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 14h 45m
Johannesburg(JNB)
17:55
Scheduled: 18:35, Nov 7
O.R. Tambo International Airport A
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
C123
Arrival Gate
A11
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
New York(EWR)
20:50
Scheduled: 20:50, Nov 7
Newark Liberty International Airport C
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 14h 45m
Johannesburg(JNB)
17:55
Scheduled: 18:35, Nov 8
O.R. Tambo International Airport A
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
C75
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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UA188 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA188 flight flying from New York to Johannesburg on 11/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 10y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 257 seats.
flight status
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
57 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
90 %
Early on average
14 minutes
Age
10y, 10m
Seats
257
Distance
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Flight History for UA188

Trip.com historical records show that the last UA188 flight departed on Fri, Nov 6 from EWR at approximately 20:50. This flight is expected to arrrive in JNB at 17:55.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Oct 31 New York (EWR) Johannesburg (JNB) 789 22:01 17:51 Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 New York (EWR) Johannesburg (JNB) 789 22:21 19:17 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 New York (EWR) Johannesburg (JNB) 789 21:34 18:40 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 New York (EWR) Johannesburg (JNB) 789 21:15 18:20 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 New York (EWR) Johannesburg (JNB) 789 21:31 18:27 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 New York (EWR) Johannesburg (JNB) 789 20:50 17:55 Scheduled
Sat, Nov 7 New York (EWR) Johannesburg (JNB) 789 20:50 17:55 Scheduled

UA188 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA188 is 57% (Late on average 39 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 14 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
57 %
Late on average 39 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
57 %
30 mins late
30 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
10 %
Cancelled
2 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90 %
Early on average 14 minutes
Early
77 %
On time
13 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
2 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ua188?

    Flight ua188 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 20:50, arrival 18:35 (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight ua188 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 20:50, with arrival at 18:35. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ua188 is scheduled to depart at 20:50. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 20:50, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight ua188 is scheduled to arrive at 18:35. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 17:55. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 7, 2026.
  • For flight ua188, the departure terminal is C and the boarding gate is C75. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight ua188 is operated by United Airlines from New York (EWR) to Johannesburg (JNB). Typical flight time is about 14 hours45 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight ua188 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 ua188 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 7, 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.
  • Flight ua188 has not departed from New York (EWR) yet and is currently on schedule for 20:50.
  • Flight ua188 usually flies a Boeing 787-9 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Destination Info: Johannesburg Weather & Time

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Time on arrival: New York 10:55 | Johannesburg 17:55

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