SunExpress XQ979 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

International flight SunExpress XQ979 takes off from Stuttgart (STR) Germany to Ankara (ESB) Turkey. It's operated by SunExpress. The plane leaves Stuttgart Airport at 14:00 Europe/Berlin. The flight is expected to land at Esenboga International Airport at 18:10 Europe/Istanbul. The flight will last about 3 hours 10 minutes.

XQ979 - SXS979 SunExpress (XQ)
STR Stuttgart Germany
Flight STR to ESB
ESB Ankara Turkey
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 04-June-2020
Departure Stuttgart Airport
IATA: STRICAO: EDDS
Scheduled 14:00
3 343
Arrival Esenboga International Airport
IATA: ESBICAO: LTAC
Scheduled 18:10
None None
XQ979 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2110 kms / 1311 miles
Airline
  • SunExpress
  • IATA: XQ
  • ICAO: SXS
  • Operating Days: NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 189
  • Freight capacity: 17.8 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: 738
  • Callsign: SXS2HP
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/Berlin
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
  • Current Time in Stuttgart: Thursday 2026-05-07 21:38 PM
  • Current Time in Ankara: Thursday 2026-05-07 22:38 PM

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SunExpress Flight XQ979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for SunExpress XQ979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 10 minutes, with the flight distance of 2110 km (1311 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the SunExpress XQ979 flight?

All SunExpress XQ979 flights are operated using 738 aircraft.