AF 8856 Detroit to Washington Flight Status

Air France Flight AF8856 from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW to Washington Dulles International Airport IAD is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on August 18th, 2025.
Check the table below for AF8856's most recent flight history:

AF 8856 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Aug 18 15:12 16:25
Landed
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Jun 07 16:19 17:19
Landed
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Jun 06 18:16 19:57
Delayed >3h
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Jun 05 16:35 17:32
Landed Late
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Jun 04 15:44 16:47
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Air France AF 8856 Detroit to Washington Flight Information

Air France Flight AF8856 connects Detroit, United States to Washington, United States, taking off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW and landing at Washington Dulles International Airport IAD.

How long is the AF8856 flight from Detroit to Washington?

The average flight time from Detroit to Washington is 1 hour and 7 minutes. The flight distance is 616 km / 383 miles and the average flight speed is 560 km/h / 348 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Air France Flight AF8856 Detroit to Washington?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Air France Flight AF8856 is 4.5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight AF8856 arriving at?

Flight AF8856 arrives at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Terminal E.

When was the latest AF8856 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, August 18th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 16:25.

How else can the flight AF8856 be referenced as?

This Air France flight can also be referenced as AFR8856, AF 8856, AFR 8856.

How often is flight AF8856 delayed?

On average, 37% of all AF8856 flights are delayed. The average delay is 81 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled AF8856 flight or baggage issues?

If your AF8856 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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AF8856 and Detroit DTW to Washington IAD Flights

Other flights departing from Detroit DTW: DL4858, DL4076, NK2494, NK2476

Other flights arriving at Washington IAD: UA1424, DL4858, UA6159, UA1634

All flights connecting Detroit DTW to Washington IAD.

AF8856 Air France Flight: Detroit to Washington Route Map

AF8856 Air France Flight Map: Detroit to Washington
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