KLM KL5979 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight KLM KL5979 takes off from Philadelphia (PHL) United States to Detroit (DTW) United States. It's operated by KLM. The plane leaves Philadelphia International Airport at 12:29 01 March 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 14:20 01 March 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 1 hours 51 minutes.

Current status of KL5979 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 8 hours, 41 minutes

KL5979 - KLM5979 KLM (KL)
PHL Philadelphia United States
Flight PHL to DTW
DTW Detroit United States
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 8 hours, 41 minutes
Departure Philadelphia International Airport
IATA: PHLICAO: KPHL
Scheduled 12:29 01 March 2026
D D12
Arrival Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA: DTWICAO: KDTW
Scheduled 14:20 01 March 2026
Estimated 14:11 01 March 2026
M A69
KL5979 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AF 2728, VS 2463, WS 6898
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 51 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 729 kms / 453 miles
Airline
  • KLM
  • IATA: KL
  • ICAO: KLM
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 110
  • Freight capacity: 1 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 717-200
  • Callsign: KLM5979
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Philadelphia: Sunday 2026-03-01 03:48 AM
  • Current Time in Detroit: Sunday 2026-03-01 03:48 AM

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KLM Flight KL5979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for KLM KL5979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 51 minutes, with the flight distance of 729 km (453 miles).

What is the current status of KLM KL5979 flight?

The current status of flight KLM KL5979 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the KLM KL5979 flight?

All KLM KL5979 flights are operated using Boeing 717-200 aircraft.

When does the flight KLM KL5979 arrive?

Flight KLM KL5979 arrives at 14:20.

Which terminal the flight KLM KL5979 is arriving at?

Flight KLM KL5979 arrives in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at Terminal M.

How many KLM KL5979 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight KLM KL5979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.