Air India AI7979 flight status now

Current status of AI7979 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 4 hours, 7 minutes

AI7979 - AIC7979 Air India (AI)
MAA Chennai India
Flight MAA to ADD
ADD Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 4 hours, 7 minutes
Departure Chennai Airport
IATA: MAAICAO: VOMM
Scheduled 10:10 18 November 2025
Actual 10:00 18 November 2025
2 8
Arrival Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
IATA: ADDICAO: HAAB
Scheduled 13:55 18 November 2025
Estimated 13:33 18 November 2025
2 B1
AI7979 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 6 hours 15 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: Tuesday 2025-11-18 11:56 AM
  • Current Time in Addis Ababa: Tuesday 2025-11-18 09:26 AM

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 10:10 18 November 2025 Asia/Kolkata. The flight is expected to land at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport at 13:55 18 November 2025 Africa/Addis_Ababa. The flight will last about 6 hours 15 minutes.

Similar flight route from Chennai (MAA) to Addis Ababa (ADD)

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Chennai to Addis Ababa?

On average, nonstop flight takes 6 hour(s) 15 minutes, with the flight distance of 4538 km (2820 miles).

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.

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.