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 18:48 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 21:05 America/New_York. The flight will last about 1 hours 17 minutes.

WS6979 - WJA6979 WestJet Airlines (WS)
MDW Chicago United States
Flight MDW to DTW
DTW Detroit United States
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Chicago Midway International Airport
IATA: MDWICAO: KMDW
Scheduled 18:48
None A7
Arrival Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA: DTWICAO: KDTW
Scheduled 21:05
M C23
WS6979 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 17 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: Monday 2025-12-29 20:31 PM
  • Current Time in Detroit: Monday 2025-12-29 21:31 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) 17 minutes, with the flight distance of 366 km (228 miles).

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.

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.