Air France AF5979 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight Air France AF5979 takes off from West Palm Beach (PBI) United States to Atlanta (ATL) United States. It's operated by Air France. The plane leaves Palm Beach International Airport at 18:55 07 May 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at 21:04 07 May 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 5 hours 9 minutes.

Current status of AF5979 is Scheduled Delayed by 20m Estimated Depart in 1 hour, 51 minutes

AF5979 - AFR5979 Air France (AF)
PBI West Palm Beach United States
Flight PBI to ATL
ATL Atlanta United States
Scheduled Delayed by 20m Estimated Depart in 1 hour, 51 minutes
Departure Palm Beach International Airport
IATA: PBIICAO: KPBI
Scheduled 18:55 07 May 2026
Estimated 19:15 07 May 2026
S B27
Arrival Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA: ATLICAO: KATL
Scheduled 21:04 07 May 2026
Estimated 21:13 07 May 2026
1 C3
AF5979 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AM 3345, LA 6594, VS 5285
  • Flight Duration: 5 hours 9 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 877 kms / 545 miles
Airline
  • Air France
  • IATA: AF
  • ICAO: AFR
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 150
  • Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 757-200 (winglets) Passenger
  • Callsign: VLM979
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in West Palm Beach: Thursday 2026-05-07 17:24 PM
  • Current Time in Atlanta: Thursday 2026-05-07 17:24 PM

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Air France Flight AF5979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Air France AF5979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 5 hour(s) 9 minutes, with the flight distance of 877 km (545 miles).

What is the current status of Air France AF5979 flight?

The current status of flight Air France AF5979 is Scheduled Delayed by 20m.

What type of aircraft is used for the Air France AF5979 flight?

All Air France AF5979 flights are operated using Boeing 757-200 (winglets) Passenger aircraft.

When does the flight Air France AF5979 arrive?

Flight Air France AF5979 arrives at 21:04.

Which terminal the flight Air France AF5979 is arriving at?

Flight Air France AF5979 arrives in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at Terminal 1.

How many Air France AF5979 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Air France AF5979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday.