Air India AI7979 Flight Status Today

International flight Air India AI7979 takes off from Chennai (MAA) India to Addis Ababa (ADD) Ethiopia. It's operated by Air India. The plane leaves Chennai Airport at 02:30 19 January 2026 Asia/Kolkata. The flight is expected to land at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport at 06:10 19 January 2026 Africa/Addis_Ababa. The flight will last about 6 hours 20 minutes.

Current status of AI7979 is Arrived On time

AI7979 - AIC7979 Air India (AI)
MAA Chennai India
Flight MAA to ADD
ADD Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Arrived On time
Departure Chennai Airport
IATA: MAAICAO: VOMM
Scheduled 02:30 19 January 2026
Actual 02:22 19 January 2026
2 116
Arrival Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
IATA: ADDICAO: HAAB
Scheduled 06:10 19 January 2026
Actual 06:12 19 January 2026
2 A6
AI7979 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 6 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 4538 kms / 2820 miles
Airline
  • Air India
  • IATA: AI
  • ICAO: AIC
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Addis_Ababa
  • Current Time in Chennai: Monday 2026-01-19 20:31 PM
  • Current Time in Addis Ababa: Monday 2026-01-19 18:01 PM

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Air India Flight AI7979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Air India AI7979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 6 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 4538 km (2820 miles).

What is the current status of Air India AI7979 flight?

The current status of flight Air India AI7979 is Arrived On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Air India AI7979 flight?

All Air India AI7979 flights are operated using Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger aircraft.

When does the flight Air India AI7979 arrive?

Flight Air India AI7979 arrives at 06:10.

Which terminal the flight Air India AI7979 is arriving at?

Flight Air India AI7979 arrives in Addis Ababa Bole International Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Air India AI7979 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Air India AI7979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.