Delta DL8979 flight status now

Current status of DL8979 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 3 hours, 54 minutes

DL8979 - DAL8979 Delta Airlines (DL)
BOS Boston United States
Flight BOS to MEX
MEX Mexico City Mexico
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 3 hours, 54 minutes
Departure Logan International Airport
IATA: BOSICAO: KBOS
Scheduled 09:37 17 November 2025
Actual 09:34 17 November 2025
E E6
Arrival Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA: MEXICAO: MMMX
Scheduled 14:50 17 November 2025
Estimated 14:11 17 November 2025
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DL8979 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 6 hours 13 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 737MAX 8 Passenger
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Mexico_City
  • Current Time in Boston: Monday 2025-11-17 11:17 AM
  • Current Time in Mexico City: Monday 2025-11-17 10:17 AM

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 09:37 17 November 2025 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Benito Juarez International Airport at 14:50 17 November 2025 America/Mexico_City. The flight will last about 6 hours 13 minutes.

Similar flight route from Boston (BOS) to Mexico City (MEX)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Aeromexico AM641
Aeromexico 		17/11/2025
09:37 		6 hours 13 minutes
14:50
JetBlue Airways B68609
JetBlue Airways 		17/11/2025
21:00 		5 hours 41 minutes
00:41
Aeromexico AM1699
Aeromexico 		17/11/2025
23:30 		5 hours 35 minutes
05:05

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Boston to Mexico City?

On average, nonstop flight takes 6 hour(s) 13 minutes, with the flight distance of 3663 km (2276 miles).

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

All Delta DL8979 flights are operated using Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger aircraft.

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.