Korean Air KE6979 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Korean Air KE6979 takes off from Atlanta (ATL) United States to Richlands (OAJ) United States. It's operated by Korean Air. The plane leaves Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at 20:10 29 December 2025 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Albert J Ellis Airport at 21:36 29 December 2025 America/New_York. The flight will last about 1 hours 26 minutes.

Current status of KE6979 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 10 hours, 26 minutes

KE6979 - KAL6979 Korean Air (KE)
ATL Atlanta United States
Flight ATL to OAJ
OAJ Richlands United States
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 10 hours, 26 minutes
Departure Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA: ATLICAO: KATL
Scheduled 20:10 29 December 2025
S B2
Arrival Albert J Ellis Airport
IATA: OAJICAO: KOAJ
Scheduled 21:36 29 December 2025
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KE6979 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AM 3652, KL 5848, VS 2843, DL 5181
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 26 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 644 kms / 400 miles
Airline
  • Korean Air
  • IATA: KE
  • ICAO: KAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 76
  • Freight capacity: 1.9 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 and Challenger 890
  • Callsign: KAL6979
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Atlanta: Monday 2025-12-29 09:44 AM
  • Current Time in Richlands: Monday 2025-12-29 09:44 AM

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Aeromexico AM3652
Aeromexico 		29/12/2025
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Korean Air Flight KE6979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Korean Air KE6979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 26 minutes, with the flight distance of 644 km (400 miles).

What is the current status of Korean Air KE6979 flight?

The current status of flight Korean Air KE6979 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Korean Air KE6979 flight?

All Korean Air KE6979 flights are operated using Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 and Challenger 890 aircraft.

How many Korean Air KE6979 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Korean Air KE6979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .