Air India AI7979 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

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 10:00 Asia/Kolkata. The flight is expected to land at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport at 13:50 Africa/Addis_Ababa. The flight will last about 6 hours 20 minutes.

AI7979 - AIC7979 Air India (AI)
MAA Chennai India
Flight MAA to ADD
ADD Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Chennai Airport
IATA: MAAICAO: VOMM
Scheduled 10:00
2 8
Arrival Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
IATA: ADDICAO: HAAB
Scheduled 13:50
2 B1
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: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
  • Callsign: None
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Addis_Ababa
  • Current Time in Chennai: Wednesday 2026-05-06 01:13 AM
  • Current Time in Addis Ababa: Tuesday 2026-05-05 22:43 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 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.