British Airways BA6979 flight status now

BA6979 - BAW6979 British Airways (BA)
LEX Lexington United States
Flight LEX to ORD
ORD Chicago United States
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 04-May-2021
Departure Blue Grass Airport
IATA: LEXICAO: KLEX
Scheduled 19:55
None None
Arrival O'Hare International Airport
IATA: ORDICAO: KORD
Scheduled 20:31
3 G14
BA6979 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 36 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 521 kms / 323 miles
Airline
  • British Airways
  • IATA: BA
  • ICAO: BAW
  • Operating Days: NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 50
  • Freight capacity: 0 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Embraer RJ145
  • Callsign: BAW6979
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in Lexington: Tuesday 2025-11-18 08:19 AM
  • Current Time in Chicago: Tuesday 2025-11-18 07:19 AM

Domestic flight British Airways BA6979 takes off from Lexington (LEX) United States to Chicago (ORD) United States. It's operated by British Airways. The plane leaves Blue Grass Airport at 19:55 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at O'Hare International Airport at 20:31 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 1 hours 36 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Lexington to Chicago?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 36 minutes, with the flight distance of 521 km (323 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the British Airways BA6979 flight?

All British Airways BA6979 flights are operated using Embraer RJ145 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight British Airways BA6979 is arriving at?

Flight British Airways BA6979 arrives in O'Hare International Airport at Terminal 3.