United Airlines UA188 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA188 flight operated by United Airlines on May 8, 2026 is scheduled to fly from New York (EWR) to Johannesburg (JNB). The flight is expected to depart at 9:45 PM (local time in New York, UTC-4) and land at 5:40 PM (local time in Johannesburg, UTC+2) .
Thu, May 7
Fri, May 8
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
14h 45m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
C102
Arrival Gate
A15
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
14h 45m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
C121
Arrival Gate
--
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 5/8/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 5y, 2m. The aircraft is equipped with 252 seats.
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
67%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93%
Early on average
11 minutes
Age
5y, 2m
Seats
252
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
81 cm
Legroom
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Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
198 cm
Legroom
52 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
89 cm
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
2-3-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for UA188
Trip.com historical records show that the last UA188 flight departed on Thu, May 7 from EWR at approximately 9:45 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in JNB at 5:40 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, May 2 | New York (EWR) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 789 | 10:16 PM | 6:03 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, May 3 | New York (EWR) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 789 | 10:05 PM | 5:38 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, May 4 | New York (EWR) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 789 | 10:01 PM | 6:04 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, May 5 | New York (EWR) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 789 | 9:52 PM | 5:50 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, May 6 | New York (EWR) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 789 | 10:04 PM | 5:51 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, May 7 | New York (EWR) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 789 | 9:45 PM | 5:40 PM | Scheduled |
| Fri, May 8 | New York (EWR) | Johannesburg (JNB) | 789 | 9:45 PM | 5:40 PM | Scheduled |
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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 67% (Late on average 41 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 11 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67%
Late on average 41 minutes
Early
0%
On time
67%
30 mins late
23%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
7%
Canceled
1%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93%
Early on average 11 minutes
Early
80%
On time
13%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
3%
Canceled
1%
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