WestJet WS6979 Flight Status Today

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 14:12 20 January 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 16:09 20 January 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 1 hours 57 minutes.

Current status of WS6979 is Scheduled Delayed by 1h 19m Estimated Depart in 2 hours, 56 minutes

WS6979 - WJA6979 WestJet Airlines (WS)
MDW Chicago United States
Flight MDW to DTW
DTW Detroit United States
Scheduled Delayed by 1h 19m Estimated Depart in 2 hours, 56 minutes
Departure Chicago Midway International Airport
IATA: MDWICAO: KMDW
Scheduled 14:12 20 January 2026
Estimated 15:31 20 January 2026
M C19
Arrival Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA: DTWICAO: KDTW
Scheduled 16:09 20 January 2026
Estimated 17:28 20 January 2026
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WS6979 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: KE 3241, DL 3773
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 57 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 900 and Challenger 890
  • Callsign: WJA6979
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Chicago: Tuesday 2026-01-20 12:35 PM
  • Current Time in Detroit: Tuesday 2026-01-20 13:35 PM

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WestJet Flight WS6979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for WestJet WS6979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 57 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 Delayed by 1h 19m.

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

All WestJet WS6979 flights are operated using Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 and Challenger 890 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.