United Airlines UA8879 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the UA8879 flight operated by United Airlines on Oct 30, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Denver (DEN) to Frankfurt (FRA). The flight is expected to depart at 18:25 (local time in Denver, UTC-6) and land at 10:08 (local time in Frankfurt, UTC+1) .
Thu, Oct 29
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Sat, Oct 31
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 22m early
9h 30m
Check-in Counter
20
Boarding Gate
A47
Arrival Gate
A1
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
9h 30m
Check-in Counter
20
Boarding Gate
A41
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
9h 30m
Check-in Counter
20
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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UA8879 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA8879 flight flying from Denver to Frankfurt on 10/30/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 11m. The aircraft is equipped with 287 seats.
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
53
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97
%
Late on average
12 minutes
Age
11m
Seats
287
Distance
--
Economy
Business
Premium Economy
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seating Plan
81 cm
Legroom
43 cm
Seat width better than on 50% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
117 cm
Legroom
56 cm
Seat width better than on 50% of flights
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
97 cm
More legroom than on 50% of flights
48 cm
Seat width better than on 50% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
2-3-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for UA8879
Trip.com historical records show that the last UA8879 flight departed on Thu, Oct 29 from DEN at approximately 18:35. This flight is expected to arrrive in FRA at 10:33.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Oct 24 | Denver (DEN) | Frankfurt (FRA) | 359 | 18:54 | 10:05 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 26 | Denver (DEN) | Frankfurt (FRA) | 789 | 18:40 | 10:18 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 27 | Denver (DEN) | Frankfurt (FRA) | 789 | 18:43 | 10:31 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 28 | Denver (DEN) | Frankfurt (FRA) | 789 | 18:54 | 10:33 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 29 | Denver (DEN) | Frankfurt (FRA) | 789 | 18:35 | 10:33 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 30 | Denver (DEN) | Frankfurt (FRA) | 789 | 18:25 | 10:08 | Scheduled |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Denver (DEN) | Frankfurt (FRA) | 789 | 18:25 | 10:55 | Scheduled |
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UA8879 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA8879 is 53% (Late on average 1 hour14 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Late on average 12 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
53
%
Late on average
1 hour14 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
53
%
30 mins late
30
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
10
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97
%
Late on average
12 minutes
Early
83
%
On time
13
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight ua8879?
Flight ua8879 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 18:25, arrival 10:55 (updated Oct 30, 2026).Is flight ua8879 on time today?
Flight ua8879 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 18:25, with arrival at 10:55. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight ua8879 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ua8879 is scheduled to depart at 18:25. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 18:25, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 30, 2026).When is flight ua8879 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ua8879 is scheduled to arrive at 10:55. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 10:08. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 30, 2026.What route does flight ua8879 fly?
Flight ua8879 is operated by United Airlines from Denver (DEN) to Frankfurt (FRA). Typical flight time is about 9 hours30 minutes; operating days may include Friday.How can I check real-time status for flight ua8879?
Track flight ua8879 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 ua8879 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ua8879 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 30, 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 ua8879 departed from Denver?
Flight ua8879 has not departed from Denver (DEN) yet and is currently on schedule for 18:25.What is the seat configuration for flight ua8879?
Flight ua8879 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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