5Y 8579 Anchorage to Los Angeles Flight Status

Atlas Air Flight 5Y8579 from Anchorage Ted Stevens International Airport ANC to Los Angeles International Airport LAX is not scheduled for today June 16th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on December 15th, 2025.
Check the table below for 5Y8579's most recent flight history:

5Y 8579 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Dec 15 04:57 10:37
Delayed
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Dec 06 23:29 04:53
Landed
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Nov 23 08:31 14:02
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Nov 15 21:06 02:40
Landed
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Nov 08 20:07 01:53
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Atlas Air 5Y 8579 Anchorage to Los Angeles Flight Information

Atlas Air Flight 5Y8579 connects Anchorage, United States to Los Angeles, United States, taking off from Anchorage Ted Stevens International Airport ANC and landing at Los Angeles International Airport LAX.

How long is the 5Y8579 flight from Anchorage to Los Angeles?

The average flight time from Anchorage to Los Angeles is 4 hours and 29 minutes. The flight distance is 3771 km / 2343 miles and the average flight speed is 845 km/h / 525 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Atlas Air Flight 5Y8579 Anchorage to Los Angeles?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Atlas Air Flight 5Y8579 is 4.6/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight 5Y8579 arriving at?

Flight 5Y8579 arrives at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Terminal 1.

When was the latest 5Y8579 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, December 15th, 2025 with the flight status being En-Route on 10:37.

How else can the flight 5Y8579 be referenced as?

This Atlas Air flight can also be referenced as GTI8579, 5Y 8579, GTI 8579.

How often is flight 5Y8579 delayed?

On average, 80% of all 5Y8579 flights are delayed. The average delay is 29 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled 5Y8579 flight or baggage issues?

If your 5Y8579 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

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5Y8579 and Anchorage ANC to Los Angeles LAX Flights

Other flights departing from Anchorage ANC: CX3168, 5Y8318, K4816, A7905

Other flights arriving at Los Angeles LAX: WN2916, NK608, AS257, UA2602

All flights connecting Anchorage ANC to Los Angeles LAX.

5Y8579 Atlas Air Flight: Anchorage to Los Angeles Route Map

5Y8579 Atlas Air Flight Map: Anchorage to Los Angeles
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