WestJet WS8979 Flight Status Today

International flight WestJet WS8979 takes off from Liberia (LIR) Costa Rica to Vancouver (YVR) Canada. It's operated by WestJet Airlines. The plane leaves Liberia Airport at 10:30 America/Costa_Rica. The flight is expected to land at Vancouver International Airport at 16:30 America/Vancouver. The flight will last about 8 hours 0 minutes.

WS8979 - WJA8979 WestJet Airlines (WS)
LIR Liberia Costa Rica
Flight LIR to YVR
YVR Vancouver Canada
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Liberia Airport
IATA: LIRICAO: MRLB
Scheduled 10:30
3 B17
Arrival Vancouver International Airport
IATA: YVRICAO: CYVR
Scheduled 16:30
None A15
WS8979 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 8 hours 0 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 5512 kms / 3425 miles
Airline
  • WestJet Airlines
  • IATA: WS
  • ICAO: WJA
  • Operating Days: Tuesday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger
  • Callsign: None
  • Departure Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Vancouver
  • Current Time in Liberia: Thursday 2026-01-22 06:14 AM
  • Current Time in Vancouver: Thursday 2026-01-22 04:14 AM

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WestJet Flight WS8979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for WestJet WS8979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 8 hour(s) 0 minutes, with the flight distance of 5512 km (3425 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the WestJet WS8979 flight?

All WestJet WS8979 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger aircraft.

How many WestJet WS8979 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight WestJet WS8979 is operated on Tuesday.