WestJet WS6979 Flight Status

Current status of WS6979 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 17 hours, 24 minutes

WS6979 - WJA6979 WestJet Airlines (WS)
MDW Chicago United States
Flight MDW to DTW
DTW Detroit United States
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 17 hours, 24 minutes
Departure Chicago Midway International Airport
IATA: MDWICAO: KMDW
Scheduled 18:40 09 December 2025
None A7
Arrival Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA: DTWICAO: KDTW
Scheduled 20:59 09 December 2025
Estimated 20:59 09 December 2025
M B16
WS6979 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: DL 4869
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 19 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 366 kms / 228 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: Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 and Challenger 870
  • Callsign: WJA6979
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Chicago: Tuesday 2025-12-09 01:16 AM
  • Current Time in Detroit: Tuesday 2025-12-09 02:16 AM

Domestic flight WestJet WS6979 takes off from Chicago (MDW) United States to Detroit (DTW) United States. It's operated by WestJet Airlines. The plane leaves Chicago Midway International Airport at 18:40 09 December 2025 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 20:59 09 December 2025 America/New_York. The flight will last about 1 hours 19 minutes.

Similar flight route from Chicago (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Delta DL5298
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21:55
Virgin Atlantic VS2457
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15:30
KLM KL5468
KLM 		09/12/2025
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15:30
Virgin Atlantic VS2456
Virgin Atlantic 		09/12/2025
09:32 		0 minutes
11:47
Delta DL4858
Delta 		09/12/2025
09:32 		0 minutes
11:47
WestJet WS6974
WestJet 		09/12/2025
09:34 		1 hours 15 minutes
11:49
KLM KL6836
KLM 		09/12/2025
09:34 		1 hours 7 minutes
11:49

Frequently asked questions, answered

What is the scheduled flight duration for WestJet WS6979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 19 minutes, with the flight distance of 366 km (228 miles).

What is the current status of WestJet WS6979 flight?

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

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

All WestJet WS6979 flights are operated using Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 and Challenger 870 aircraft.

When does the flight WestJet WS6979 arrive?

Flight WestJet WS6979 arrives at 20:59.

Which terminal the flight WestJet WS6979 is arriving at?

Flight WestJet WS6979 arrives in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at Terminal M.

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.