| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Jun 03 | ROA | CLT | 16:44 | 17:22 |
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| Jun 02 | ROA | CLT | 15:09 | 16:13 |
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| Jun 01 | ROA | CLT | 15:25 | 16:13 |
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| May 31 | ROA | CLT | 14:51 | 15:30 |
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| May 30 | ROA | CLT | 14:50 | 15:28 |
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| May 29 | ROA | CLT | 15:01 | 15:34 |
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| May 28 | ROA | CLT | 14:54 | 15:37 |
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| May 27 | ROA | CLT | 15:58 | 16:33 |
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| May 26 | ROA | CLT | 15:25 | 16:02 |
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| May 25 | ROA | CLT | 15:00 | 15:40 |
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American Airlines Flight AA5979 connects Roanoke, United States to Charlotte, United States, taking off from Roanoke Regional Airport ROA and landing at Charlotte Douglas International Airport CLT.
How long is the AA5979 flight from Roanoke to Charlotte?
The average flight time from Roanoke to Charlotte is 37 minutes. The flight distance is 250 km / 155 miles and the average flight speed is 354 km/h / 220 mph.
How many AA5979 flights are operated per week?
6 flights per week. The flight AA5979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of American Airlines Flight AA5979 Roanoke to Charlotte?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for American Airlines Flight AA5979 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest AA5979 flight?
The latest flight took off on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 17:22.
How else can the flight AA5979 be referenced as?
This American Airlines flight can also be referenced as AAL5979, AA 5979, AAL 5979.
How often is flight AA5979 delayed?
On average, 20% of all AA5979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 44 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled AA5979 flight or baggage issues?
If your AA5979 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.
See our AA5979 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Roanoke ROA: DL5039, AA5898, UA4833, AA6005
Other flights arriving at Charlotte CLT: AA2792, DL5769, WN3496, AA5383
All flights connecting Roanoke ROA to Charlotte CLT.