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Southwest Airlines WN2872 Flight Status Today
Domestic flight Southwest Airlines WN2872 takes off from Detroit (DTW) United States to Chicago (MDW) United States. It's operated by Southwest Airlines. The plane leaves Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 16:05 01 January 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Chicago Midway International Airport at 17:50 01 January 2026 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 2 hours 45 minutes.
Current status of WN2872 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 16 hours, 2 minutes
WN2872 - SWA2872
Southwest Airlines (WN)
DTW
Detroit United States
MDW
Chicago United States
Scheduled On time
Expected Depart in 16 hours, 2 minutes
Scheduled
16:05 01 January 2026
N
None
Scheduled
17:50 01 January 2026
A
None
WN2872 Detail
- Type: Domestic Flight
- Flight Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Flight Distance: 366 kms / 228 miles
Airline
- Southwest Airlines
- IATA: WN
- ICAO: SWA
- Operating Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Passenger Services
- Service type: Normal passenger
- Seats: 143
- Freight capacity: 8.4 tons
- Passenger classes: Economy, Premium Economy
More Detail
- Aircraft: Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1
- Callsign: F-KBOS5
- Departure Timezone: America/New_York
- Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
- Current Time in Detroit: Thursday 2026-01-01 00:03 AM
- Current Time in Chicago: Wednesday 2025-12-31 23:03 PM
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Southwest Airlines Flight WN2872 FAQs
What is the scheduled flight duration for Southwest Airlines WN2872 flight?
On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 45 minutes, with the flight distance of 366 km (228 miles).
What is the current status of Southwest Airlines WN2872 flight?
The current status of flight Southwest Airlines WN2872 is Scheduled On time.
What type of aircraft is used for the Southwest Airlines WN2872 flight?
All Southwest Airlines WN2872 flights are operated using Boeing 737-700 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ1 aircraft.
When does the flight Southwest Airlines WN2872 arrive?
Flight Southwest Airlines WN2872 arrives at 17:50.
Which terminal the flight Southwest Airlines WN2872 is arriving at?
Flight Southwest Airlines WN2872 arrives in Chicago Midway International Airport at Terminal A.
How many Southwest Airlines WN2872 flights are operated a week?
4 flights per week. The Flight Southwest Airlines WN2872 is operated on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday.