Delta DL8979 Flight Status Today

International flight Delta DL8979 takes off from Boston (BOS) United States to Mexico City (MEX) Mexico. It's operated by Delta Airlines. The plane leaves Logan International Airport at 09:55 13 April 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Benito Juarez International Airport at 14:00 13 April 2026 America/Mexico_City. The flight will last about 6 hours 5 minutes.

Current status of DL8979 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 5 hours, 15 minutes

DL8979 - DAL8979 Delta Airlines (DL)
BOS Boston United States
Flight BOS to MEX
MEX Mexico City Mexico
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 5 hours, 15 minutes
Departure Logan International Airport
IATA: BOSICAO: KBOS
Scheduled 09:55 13 April 2026
Actual 09:43 13 April 2026
E E16
Arrival Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA: MEXICAO: MMMX
Scheduled 14:00 13 April 2026
Estimated 13:22 13 April 2026
2 None
DL8979 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: SK 9505
  • Flight Duration: 6 hours 5 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 3663 kms / 2276 miles
Airline
  • Delta Airlines
  • IATA: DL
  • ICAO: DAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Mexico_City
  • Current Time in Boston: Monday 2026-04-13 10:07 AM
  • Current Time in Mexico City: Monday 2026-04-13 08:07 AM

Flight routes similar to Delta DL8979

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Aeromexico AM641
Aeromexico 		13/04/2026
09:55 		6 hours 5 minutes
14:00
SAS SK9505
SAS 		13/04/2026
09:55 		6 hours 5 minutes
14:00
JetBlue Airways B68609
JetBlue Airways 		13/04/2026
21:00 		5 hours 41 minutes
00:41
Aeromexico AM1699
Aeromexico 		13/04/2026
23:30 		5 hours 35 minutes
05:05

Delta Flight DL8979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Delta DL8979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 6 hour(s) 5 minutes, with the flight distance of 3663 km (2276 miles).

What is the current status of Delta DL8979 flight?

The current status of flight Delta DL8979 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Delta DL8979 flight?

All Delta DL8979 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger aircraft.

When does the flight Delta DL8979 arrive?

Flight Delta DL8979 arrives at 14:00.

Which terminal the flight Delta DL8979 is arriving at?

Flight Delta DL8979 arrives in Benito Juarez International Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Delta DL8979 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Delta DL8979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.