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 08 February 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 14:21 08 February 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 1 hours 48 minutes.

Current status of KL5979 is Arrived On time

KL5979 - KLM5979 KLM (KL)
PHL Philadelphia United States
Flight PHL to DTW
DTW Detroit United States
Arrived On time
Departure Philadelphia International Airport
IATA: PHLICAO: KPHL
Scheduled 12:29 08 February 2026
Actual 12:28 08 February 2026
D D12
Arrival Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA: DTWICAO: KDTW
Scheduled 14:21 08 February 2026
Actual 14:16 08 February 2026
M A51
KL5979 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AF 2728, VS 2463, WS 5536
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 48 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 2026-02-08 18:13 PM
  • Current Time in Detroit: Sunday 2026-02-08 18:13 PM

Flight routes similar to KLM KL5979

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Virgin Atlantic VS2464
Virgin Atlantic 		08/02/2026
17:17 		1 hours 55 minutes
19:12
Delta DL1391
Delta 		08/02/2026
12:29 		1 hours 48 minutes
14:21
Delta DL2968
Delta 		08/02/2026
09:40 		1 hours 38 minutes
11:28
British Airways BA6838
British Airways 		08/02/2026
18:53 		2 hours 5 minutes
20:58
KLM KL6990
KLM 		08/02/2026
09:40 		1 hours 47 minutes
11:28
Air France AF2728
Air France 		08/02/2026
12:23 		1 hours 46 minutes
14:09
WestJet WS5536
WestJet 		08/02/2026
12:23 		1 hours 46 minutes
14:09
Frontier Airlines F92021
Frontier Airlines 		08/02/2026
09:45 		2 hours 46 minutes
11:39

KLM Flight KL5979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for KLM KL5979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 48 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 Arrived 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 14:21.

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.