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 21:07 12 April 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Albert J Ellis Airport at 22:33 12 April 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 1 hours 26 minutes.

Current status of KE6979 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 17 minutes

KE6979 - KAL6979 Korean Air (KE)
ATL Atlanta United States
Flight ATL to OAJ
OAJ Richlands United States
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 17 minutes
Departure Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA: ATLICAO: KATL
Scheduled 21:07 12 April 2026
Actual 21:00 12 April 2026
S A21
Arrival Albert J Ellis Airport
IATA: OAJICAO: KOAJ
Scheduled 22:33 12 April 2026
Estimated 22:23 12 April 2026
None None
KE6979 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AM 4792, KL 5600, VS 2844, DL 3965
  • 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: Embraer 175
  • Callsign: KAL6979
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Atlanta: Sunday 2026-04-12 22:06 PM
  • Current Time in Richlands: Sunday 2026-04-12 22:06 PM

Flight routes similar to Korean Air KE6979

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Aeromexico AM4792
Aeromexico 		12/04/2026
21:07 		1 hours 26 minutes
22:33
WestJet WS7854
WestJet 		12/04/2026
09:47 		1 hours 41 minutes
11:12
KLM KL5600
KLM 		12/04/2026
21:07 		1 hours 26 minutes
22:33
Virgin Atlantic VS2844
Virgin Atlantic 		12/04/2026
21:07 		1 hours 26 minutes
22:33
SkyWest Airlines OO3965
SkyWest Airlines 		12/04/2026
21:07 		1 hours 26 minutes
22:33
Delta DL3965
Delta 		12/04/2026
21:07 		1 hours 26 minutes
22:33
KLM KL5601
KLM 		12/04/2026
16:44 		1 hours 24 minutes
18:08
WestJet WS6443
WestJet 		12/04/2026
16:44 		1 hours 24 minutes
18:08

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 Departed On time.

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

All Korean Air KE6979 flights are operated using Embraer 175 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 .