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KLM KL5978 Flight Status Today
Domestic flight KLM KL5978 takes off from Detroit (DTW) United States to Chicago (ORD) United States. It's operated by KLM. The plane leaves Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 16:54 29 December 2025 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at O'Hare International Airport at 17:22 29 December 2025 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 1 hours 28 minutes.
Current status of KL5978 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 15 hours, 1 minute
KL5978 - KLM5978
KLM (KL)
DTW
Detroit United States
ORD
Chicago United States
Scheduled On time
Expected Depart in 15 hours, 1 minute
Scheduled
16:54 29 December 2025
M
B5
KL5978 Detail
- Type: Domestic Flight
- Code Shares: AF 5767, SK 3384, WS 6642, DL 3773
- Flight Duration: 1 hours 28 minutes
- Flight Distance: 377 kms / 234 miles
Airline
- KLM
- IATA: KL
- ICAO: KLM
- Operating Days: Wednesday, Friday
Passenger Services
- Service type: Normal passenger
- Seats: 69
- Freight capacity: 1.9 tons
- Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Premium Economy
More Detail
- Aircraft: Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 and Challenger 890
- Callsign: KLM5978
- Departure Timezone: America/New_York
- Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
- Current Time in Detroit: Monday 2025-12-29 01:53 AM
- Current Time in Chicago: Monday 2025-12-29 00:53 AM
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UA4736 United Airlines |
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AA4350 American Airlines |
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RJ7981 Royal Jordanian |
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RJ7585 Royal Jordanian |
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OO6289 SkyWest Airlines |
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KLM Flight KL5978 FAQs
What is the scheduled flight duration for KLM KL5978 flight?
On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 28 minutes, with the flight distance of 377 km (234 miles).
What is the current status of KLM KL5978 flight?
The current status of flight KLM KL5978 is Scheduled On time.
What type of aircraft is used for the KLM KL5978 flight?
All KLM KL5978 flights are operated using Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 and Challenger 890 aircraft.
When does the flight KLM KL5978 arrive?
Flight KLM KL5978 arrives at 17:22.
Which terminal the flight KLM KL5978 is arriving at?
Flight KLM KL5978 arrives in O'Hare International Airport at Terminal 5.
How many KLM KL5978 flights are operated a week?
2 flights per week. The Flight KLM KL5978 is operated on Wednesday, Friday.