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 21:30 20 March 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Raleigh-Durham International Airport at 23:23 20 March 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 1 hours 53 minutes.

Current status of TK8979 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 12 hours, 23 minutes

TK8979 - THY8979 Turkish Airlines (TK)
JFK New York United States
Flight JFK to RDU
RDU Raleigh United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 12 hours, 23 minutes
Departure John F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA: JFKICAO: KJFK
Scheduled 21:30 20 March 2026
Estimated 21:30 20 March 2026
5 504
Arrival Raleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA: RDUICAO: KRDU
Scheduled 23:23 20 March 2026
Estimated 23:23 20 March 2026
2 None
TK8979 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: BA 8306, EI 5058, EY 8395, FI 7991, HA 2014, QR 3900, QR 4004, SQ 1503
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 53 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: Friday 2026-03-20 09:07 AM
  • Current Time in Raleigh: Friday 2026-03-20 09:07 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) 53 minutes, with the flight distance of 687 km (427 miles).

What is the current status of Turkish Airlines TK8979 flight?

The current status of flight Turkish Airlines TK8979 is Scheduled On time.

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.

When does the flight Turkish Airlines TK8979 arrive?

Flight Turkish Airlines TK8979 arrives at 23:23.

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.