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Delta DL5978 Flight Status Today
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 06 January 2026 America/Los_Angeles. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 10:55 07 January 2026 Europe/London. The flight will last about 10 hours 20 minutes.
Current status of DL5978 is Scheduled Delayed by 40m Estimated Depart in 15 minutes
DL5978 - DAL5978
Delta Airlines (DL)
LAX
Los Angeles United States
LHR
London United Kingdom
Scheduled Delayed by 40m
Estimated Depart in 15 minutes
Scheduled
16:35 06 January 2026
Estimated
17:15 06 January 2026
2
None
Scheduled
10:55 07 January 2026
Estimated
11:42 07 January 2026
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: Tuesday 2026-01-06 17:00 PM
- Current Time in London: Wednesday 2026-01-07 01:00 AM
Flight routes similar to Delta DL5978
| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
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BA282 British Airways |
06/01/2026 15:30 |
10 hours 30 minutes 10:00 |
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BA1604 British Airways |
06/01/2026 17:30 |
10 hours 35 minutes 12:05 |
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|
BA280 British Airways |
06/01/2026 18:00 |
10 hours 30 minutes 12:30 |
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LX3067 SWISS |
06/01/2026 19:00 |
10 hours 30 minutes 13:30 |
|
VS8 Virgin Atlantic |
06/01/2026 16:35 |
10 hours 20 minutes 10:55 |
|
AS5292 Alaska Airlines |
06/01/2026 21:00 |
10 hours 30 minutes 15:30 |
|
AA134 American Airlines |
06/01/2026 17:40 |
10 hours 40 minutes 12:20 |
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|
AS6934 Alaska Airlines |
06/01/2026 17:40 |
10 hours 40 minutes 12:20 |
Delta Flight DL5978 FAQs
What is the scheduled flight duration for Delta DL5978 flight?
On average, nonstop flight takes 10 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 8781 km (5456 miles).
What is the current status of Delta DL5978 flight?
The current status of flight Delta DL5978 is Scheduled Delayed by 40m.
What type of aircraft is used for the Delta DL5978 flight?
All Delta DL5978 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
When does the flight Delta DL5978 arrive?
Flight Delta DL5978 arrives at 10:55.
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.