WestJet WS7879 flight status now

Current status of WS7879 is Arrived Delayed by 1h 33m

WS7879 - WJA7879 WestJet Airlines (WS)
TYS Knoxville United States
Flight TYS to DTW
DTW Detroit United States
Arrived Delayed by 1h 33m
Departure McGhee Tyson Airport
IATA: TYSICAO: KTYS
Scheduled 07:39 17 November 2025
Actual 09:26 17 November 2025
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Arrival Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA: DTWICAO: KDTW
Scheduled 09:30 17 November 2025
Actual 11:03 17 November 2025
M B16
WS7879 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: KE 6761, DL 5196
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 37 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: Monday 2025-11-17 11:13 AM
  • Current Time in Detroit: Monday 2025-11-17 11:13 AM

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 07:39 17 November 2025 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 09:30 17 November 2025 America/New_York. The flight will last about 1 hours 37 minutes.

Similar flight route from Knoxville (TYS) to Detroit (DTW)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Korean Air KE6761
Korean Air 		17/11/2025
07:39 		1 hours 51 minutes
09:30
Endeavor Air 9E5196
Endeavor Air 		17/11/2025
07:39 		1 hours 34 minutes
09:30
Virgin Atlantic VS4310
Virgin Atlantic 		17/11/2025
12:49 		1 hours 40 minutes
14:36
Delta DL5196
Delta 		17/11/2025
07:39 		1 hours 51 minutes
09:30
Delta DL4814
Delta 		17/11/2025
12:49 		1 hours 47 minutes
14:36
Endeavor Air 9E4814
Endeavor Air 		17/11/2025
12:49 		1 hours 47 minutes
14:36
Air France AF2672
Air France 		17/11/2025
12:47 		1 hours 43 minutes
14:30
WestJet WS8354
WestJet 		17/11/2025
12:47 		1 hours 43 minutes
14:30

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Knoxville to Detroit?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 37 minutes, with the flight distance of 713 km (443 miles).

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.

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.