WestJet WS7879 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight WestJet WS7879 takes off from Knoxville (TYS) United States to Detroit (DTW) United States. It's operated by WestJet Airlines. The plane leaves McGhee Tyson Airport at 07:50 06 May 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 09:30 06 May 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 1 hours 40 minutes.

Current status of WS7879 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 6 minutes

WS7879 - WJA7879 WestJet Airlines (WS)
TYS Knoxville United States
Flight TYS to DTW
DTW Detroit United States
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 6 minutes
Departure McGhee Tyson Airport
IATA: TYSICAO: KTYS
Scheduled 07:50 06 May 2026
Actual 07:51 06 May 2026
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Arrival Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA: DTWICAO: KDTW
Scheduled 09:30 06 May 2026
Estimated 09:18 06 May 2026
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WS7879 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: KE 6761, VS 4312, DL 5196
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 40 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 713 kms / 443 miles
Airline
  • WestJet Airlines
  • IATA: WS
  • ICAO: WJA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 116
  • Freight capacity: 0 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 and Challenger 870
  • Callsign: WJA7879
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Knoxville: Wednesday 2026-05-06 08:12 AM
  • Current Time in Detroit: Wednesday 2026-05-06 08:12 AM

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WestJet Flight WS7879 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for WestJet WS7879 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 40 minutes, with the flight distance of 713 km (443 miles).

What is the current status of WestJet WS7879 flight?

The current status of flight WestJet WS7879 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the WestJet WS7879 flight?

All WestJet WS7879 flights are operated using Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 and Challenger 870 aircraft.

When does the flight WestJet WS7879 arrive?

Flight WestJet WS7879 arrives at 09:30.

Which terminal the flight WestJet WS7879 is arriving at?

Flight WestJet WS7879 arrives in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at Terminal M.

How many WestJet WS7879 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight WestJet WS7879 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.