WestJet WS6979 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight WestJet WS6979 takes off from Detroit (DTW) United States to Madison (MSN) United States. It's operated by WestJet Airlines. The plane leaves Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 17:20 05 May 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Dane County Regional Airport at 17:36 05 May 2026 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 1 hours 16 minutes.

Current status of WS6979 is Arrived On time

WS6979 - WJA6979 WestJet Airlines (WS)
DTW Detroit United States
Flight DTW to MSN
MSN Madison United States
Arrived On time
Departure Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA: DTWICAO: KDTW
Scheduled 17:20 05 May 2026
Actual 17:08 05 May 2026
M A19
Arrival Dane County Regional Airport
IATA: MSNICAO: KMSN
Scheduled 17:36 05 May 2026
Actual 17:13 05 May 2026
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WS6979 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AF 5791, KL 5756, VS 1555
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 16 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 502 kms / 312 miles
Airline
  • WestJet Airlines
  • IATA: WS
  • ICAO: WJA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 160
  • Freight capacity: 17.8 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 717-200
  • Callsign: WJA6979
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in Detroit: Tuesday 2026-05-05 19:19 PM
  • Current Time in Madison: Tuesday 2026-05-05 18:19 PM

Flight routes similar to WestJet WS6979

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Air France AF5791
Air France 		05/05/2026
17:20 		1 hours 16 minutes
17:36
Delta DL4173
Delta 		05/05/2026
08:35 		1 hours 32 minutes
09:01
Virgin Atlantic VS1555
Virgin Atlantic 		05/05/2026
17:20 		1 hours 16 minutes
17:36
Aeromexico AM3617
Aeromexico 		05/05/2026
20:50 		1 hours 25 minutes
21:15
WestJet WS6990
WestJet 		05/05/2026
20:50 		1 hours 25 minutes
21:15
Korean Air KE3229
Korean Air 		05/05/2026
12:22 		1 hours 22 minutes
12:44
SkyWest Airlines OO4173
SkyWest Airlines 		05/05/2026
08:35 		1 hours 26 minutes
09:01
Air France AF2440
Air France 		05/05/2026
20:50 		1 hours 25 minutes
21:15

WestJet Flight WS6979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for WestJet WS6979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 16 minutes, with the flight distance of 502 km (312 miles).

What is the current status of WestJet WS6979 flight?

The current status of flight WestJet WS6979 is Arrived On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the WestJet WS6979 flight?

All WestJet WS6979 flights are operated using Boeing 717-200 aircraft.

How many WestJet WS6979 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight WestJet WS6979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.