Turkish Airlines TK8979 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Turkish Airlines TK8979 takes off from New York (JFK) United States to Raleigh (RDU) United States. It's operated by Turkish Airlines. The plane leaves John F. Kennedy International Airport at 21:59 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Raleigh-Durham International Airport at 23:56 America/New_York. The flight will last about 1 hours 26 minutes.

TK8979 - THY8979 Turkish Airlines (TK)
JFK New York United States
Flight JFK to RDU
RDU Raleigh United States
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure John F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA: JFKICAO: KJFK
Scheduled 21:59
5 510
Arrival Raleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA: RDUICAO: KRDU
Scheduled 23:56
2 D11
TK8979 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 26 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 687 kms / 427 miles
Airline
  • Turkish Airlines
  • IATA: TK
  • ICAO: THY
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 148
  • Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A220-300 Passenger
  • Callsign: AJA8979
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in New York: Sunday 2026-01-18 07:58 AM
  • Current Time in Raleigh: Sunday 2026-01-18 07:58 AM

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Turkish Airlines Flight TK8979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Turkish Airlines TK8979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 26 minutes, with the flight distance of 687 km (427 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Turkish Airlines TK8979 flight?

All Turkish Airlines TK8979 flights are operated using Airbus A220-300 Passenger aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Turkish Airlines TK8979 is arriving at?

Flight Turkish Airlines TK8979 arrives in Raleigh-Durham International Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Turkish Airlines TK8979 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Turkish Airlines TK8979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday.