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UA129 Flight Status

According to Trip.com latest record on status for United Airlines flight UA129 from Houston to Rio de Janeiro (IAH-GIG): Flights for Nov 12, 2026 are scheduled, with the next departure slated for 20:15 from IAH and an expected arrival at 08:53 at GIG .
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
HOU-RIO

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Houston(IAH)
20:15
Scheduled: 20:15, Nov 11
George Bush Intercontinental Airport E
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 10h 20m
Rio de Janeiro(GIG)
08:53
Scheduled: 09:35, Nov 12
Galeão International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
C7
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Houston(IAH)
20:15
Scheduled: 20:15, Nov 12
George Bush Intercontinental Airport E
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 10h 20m
Rio de Janeiro(GIG)
08:53
Scheduled: 09:35, Nov 13
Galeão International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
E18
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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INMET has issued a weather alert for Rio de Janeiro starting November 12, 2026, at 00:00. The forecast warns of rain between 20 and 30 mm/h or up to 50 mm/day, intense winds of 40 to 60 km/h, and hail. There is a low risk of power outages, crop damage, falling tree branches, and flooding.

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UA128
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Rio de Janeiro (RIO) Houston (HOU)
Scheduled: 05:45
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UA129 Aircraft Specifications

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA129 flight from Houston to Rio de Janeiro on 11/12/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 767-300/300ER. This aircraft has been in service for 35y, 6m. The aircraft has 214 seats.
flight status
Boeing 767-300/300ER
On-Time Departure
37 %
On-Time Arrival
83 %
Avg. Delay
33 minutes
Aircraft Age
35y, 6m
Total Seats
214
Flight Distance
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UA129 Flight History

Trip.com historical records show that the last UA129 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from IAH at approximately 20:15. This flight is expected to arrrive in GIG at 08:53.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Nov 6 Houston (IAH) Rio de Janeiro (GIG) 763 21:00 09:52 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Houston (IAH) Rio de Janeiro (GIG) 763 21:24 10:05 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Houston (IAH) Rio de Janeiro (GIG) 763 20:47 09:27 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Houston (IAH) Rio de Janeiro (GIG) 763 20:29 09:13 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Houston (IAH) Rio de Janeiro (GIG) 763 20:53 09:31 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Houston (IAH) Rio de Janeiro (GIG) 763 20:15 08:53 Scheduled
Thu, Nov 12 Houston (IAH) Rio de Janeiro (GIG) 763 20:15 08:53 Scheduled

UA129 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA129 is 37% (Late on average 1 hour 15 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 33 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
37 %
Late on average 1 hour 15 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
37 %
30 mins late
33 %
60 mins late
20 %
90 mins late
10 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83 %
Late on average 33 minutes
Early
47 %
On time
37 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight ua129?

    Flight ua129 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 20:15, arrival 09:35 (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight ua129 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 20:15, with arrival at 09:35. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ua129 is scheduled to depart at 20:15. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 20:15, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight ua129 is scheduled to arrive at 09:35. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 08:53. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • For flight ua129, the departure terminal is E and the boarding gate is E18. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight ua129 is operated by United Airlines from Houston (IAH) to Rio de Janeiro (GIG). Typical flight time is about 10 hours 20 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight ua129 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 ua129 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 12, 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 ua129 has not departed from Houston (IAH) yet and is currently on schedule for 20:15.
  • Flight ua129 usually flies a Boeing 767-300/300ER with seat layout 2-3-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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3 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Houston 05:53 | Rio de Janeiro 08:53

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