Afriqiyah Airways 8U979 flight status now

8U979 - AAW979 Afriqiyah Airways (8U)
IST Istanbul Turkey
Flight IST to MJI
MJI Mitiga, Tripoli Libya
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 15-December-2021
Departure Istanbul Ataturk Airport
IATA: ISTICAO: LTBA
Scheduled 01:30
None None
Arrival Mitiga, Tripoli Airport
IATA: MJIICAO: HLLM
Scheduled 04:00
None None
8U979 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1645 kms / 1022 miles
Airline
  • Afriqiyah Airways
  • IATA: 8U
  • ICAO: AAW
  • Operating Days: NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A330-302
  • Callsign: F-LCPH3
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Tripoli
  • Current Time in Istanbul: Wednesday 2025-11-19 00:40 AM
  • Current Time in Mitiga, Tripoli: Tuesday 2025-11-18 23:40 PM

International flight Afriqiyah Airways 8U979 takes off from Istanbul (IST) Turkey to Mitiga, Tripoli (MJI) Libya. It's operated by Afriqiyah Airways. The plane leaves Istanbul Ataturk Airport at 01:30 Europe/Istanbul. The flight is expected to land at Mitiga, Tripoli Airport at 04:00 Africa/Tripoli. The flight will last about 3 hours 30 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Mitiga, Tripoli?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 30 minutes, with the flight distance of 1645 km (1022 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Afriqiyah Airways 8U979 flight?

All Afriqiyah Airways 8U979 flights are operated using Airbus A330-302 aircraft.