Delta DL5978 flight status now

Current status of DL5978 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 8 hours, 1 minute

DL5978 - DAL5978 Delta Airlines (DL)
LAX Los Angeles United States
Flight LAX to LHR
LHR London United Kingdom
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 8 hours, 1 minute
Departure Los Angeles International Airport
IATA: LAXICAO: KLAX
Scheduled 16:35 23 November 2025
2 None
Arrival London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 10:55 24 November 2025
3 None
DL5978 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AF 6757, KL 2513
  • Flight Duration: 10 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 8781 kms / 5456 miles
Airline
  • Delta Airlines
  • IATA: DL
  • ICAO: DAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 76
  • Freight capacity: 3 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
  • Callsign: TCF597884
  • Departure Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in Los Angeles: Sunday 2025-11-23 08:34 AM
  • Current Time in London: Sunday 2025-11-23 16:34 PM

International flight Delta DL5978 takes off from Los Angeles (LAX) United States to London (LHR) United Kingdom. It's operated by Delta Airlines. The plane leaves Los Angeles International Airport at 16:35 23 November 2025 America/Los_Angeles. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 10:55 24 November 2025 Europe/London. The flight will last about 10 hours 20 minutes.

Similar flight route from Los Angeles (LAX) to London (LHR)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
British Airways BA268
British Airways 		23/11/2025
21:00 		10 hours 30 minutes
15:30
American Airlines AA134
American Airlines 		23/11/2025
17:45 		10 hours 35 minutes
12:20
American Airlines AA136
American Airlines 		23/11/2025
19:30 		10 hours 30 minutes
14:00
Fiji Airways FJ5079
Fiji Airways 		23/11/2025
19:30 		10 hours 30 minutes
14:00
American Airlines AA6991
American Airlines 		23/11/2025
18:00 		10 hours 30 minutes
12:30
Virgin Atlantic VS24
Virgin Atlantic 		23/11/2025
22:30 		10 hours 20 minutes
16:50
British Airways BA1509
British Airways 		23/11/2025
19:30 		10 hours 30 minutes
14:00
Delta DL5976
Delta 		23/11/2025
22:30 		10 hours 20 minutes
16:50

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to London?

On average, nonstop flight takes 10 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 8781 km (5456 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Delta DL5978 flight?

All Delta DL5978 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Delta DL5978 is arriving at?

Flight Delta DL5978 arrives in London Heathrow Airport at Terminal 3.

How many Delta DL5978 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Delta DL5978 is operated on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.