Turkish Airlines TK8978 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Turkish Airlines TK8978 takes off from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) United States to New York (JFK) United States. It's operated by Turkish Airlines. The plane leaves Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport at 12:30 29 December 2025 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at John F. Kennedy International Airport at 15:25 29 December 2025 America/New_York. The flight will last about 2 hours 55 minutes.

Current status of TK8978 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 11 hours, 37 minutes

TK8978 - THY8978 Turkish Airlines (TK)
FLL Fort Lauderdale United States
Flight FLL to JFK
JFK New York United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 11 hours, 37 minutes
Departure Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
IATA: FLLICAO: KFLL
Scheduled 12:30 29 December 2025
Estimated 12:30 29 December 2025
3 E2
Arrival John F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA: JFKICAO: KJFK
Scheduled 15:25 29 December 2025
Estimated 15:25 29 December 2025
5 508
TK8978 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AD 7430, AT 9573, BA 8314, EI 5315, FI 7938, LO 5838, QR 3874, SQ 1458, TP 4516
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 55 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1720 kms / 1069 miles
Airline
  • Turkish Airlines
  • IATA: TK
  • ICAO: THY
  • Operating Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 148
  • Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A321 (sharklets)
  • Callsign: AJA8978
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Fort Lauderdale: Monday 2025-12-29 00:53 AM
  • Current Time in New York: Monday 2025-12-29 00:53 AM

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Turkish Airlines Flight TK8978 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Turkish Airlines TK8978 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 1720 km (1069 miles).

What is the current status of Turkish Airlines TK8978 flight?

The current status of flight Turkish Airlines TK8978 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Turkish Airlines TK8978 flight?

All Turkish Airlines TK8978 flights are operated using Airbus A321 (sharklets) aircraft.

When does the flight Turkish Airlines TK8978 arrive?

Flight Turkish Airlines TK8978 arrives at 15:25.

Which terminal the flight Turkish Airlines TK8978 is arriving at?

Flight Turkish Airlines TK8978 arrives in John F. Kennedy International Airport at Terminal 5.

How many Turkish Airlines TK8978 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Turkish Airlines TK8978 is operated on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.