| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Jul 27 | ATL | AVL | 18:00 | 18:33 |
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| Jul 26 | ATL | AVL | 17:11 | 17:46 |
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| Jul 25 | ATL | AVL | 18:59 | 19:34 |
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| Jul 24 | ATL | AVL | 07:45 | 20:41 |
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| Jul 24 | ATL | AVL | 18:45 | 18:10 |
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| Jul 23 | ATL | AVL | 17:53 | 18:10 |
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| Jul 22 | ATL | AVL | 17:32 | 18:08 |
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| Jul 21 | ATL | AVL | 17:02 | 18:10 |
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| Jul 20 | ATL | AVL | 17:47 | 18:10 |
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| Jul 19 | ATL | AVL | 18:44 | 18:10 |
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Air France Flight AF5979 connects Atlanta, United States to Asheville, United States, taking off from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport ATL and landing at Asheville Regional Airport AVL.
How long is the AF5979 flight from Atlanta to Asheville?
The average flight time from Atlanta to Asheville is 34 minutes. The flight distance is 264 km / 164 miles and the average flight speed is 324 km/h / 201 mph.
How many AF5979 flights are operated per week?
6 flights per week. The flight AF5979 is operated on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Air France Flight AF5979 Atlanta to Asheville?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Air France Flight AF5979 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest AF5979 flight?
The latest flight took off on Monday, July 27th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 18:33.
How else can the flight AF5979 be referenced as?
This Air France flight can also be referenced as AFR5979, AF 5979, AFR 5979.
How often is flight AF5979 delayed?
On average, 10% of all AF5979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 23 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled AF5979 flight or baggage issues?
If your AF5979 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 AF5979 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Atlanta ATL: DL2878, DL5121, F92552, AA4624
Other flights arriving at Asheville AVL: G4229, AA3406, AA6034, DL5121
All flights connecting Atlanta ATL to Asheville AVL.