AF9971 Flight Status Air France: Mexico City to Chicago (AFR9971)
MEX Mexico City
- Scheduled
- 08:40
- Actual
- 09:15
Terminal: 2 | Gate: S4
Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time CST
ORD Chicago
- Scheduled
- 13:12
- Actual
- 12:46
- Delay
Terminal: 5
Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time CST
Landed 17h 40m ago 100%
MEX 09:15 ORD 12:46
2,718 km (1,689 mi) flown
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 2718 km / 1689 miles · Scheduled Duration: 04:32 · Actual Duration: 03:31 · Aircraft:
AF 9971 Flight Status & Schedule Air France Mexico City to Chicago
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 08 | MEX | ORD | 09:15 | 12:46 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 07 | MEX | ORD | 09:27 | 13:12 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | MEX | ORD | 09:08 | 12:59 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 05 | MEX | ORD | 09:09 | 12:34 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 04 | MEX | ORD | 09:13 | 12:52 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 03 | MEX | ORD | 08:58 | 12:38 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 02 | MEX | ORD | 09:00 | 12:35 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 01 | MEX | ORD | 09:14 | 12:57 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 31 | MEX | ORD | 09:18 | 13:48 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 30 | MEX | ORD | 09:11 | 13:36 | Landed | Track > |
Air France flight AF 9971 links Mexico City and Chicago, 2,718 km (1,689 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The timetable allows 4 h 32 min, but the flight usually takes about 3 h 35 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 35 minutes late and still landed at 12:46, 26 minutes early.
About AF 9971
- Distance
- 2,718 km (1,689 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 3 h 35 min
- Flies
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- On time
- 10 of the last 10
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 2
AF 9971 FAQ
- How long is the AF9971 flight?
- The timetable allows 4 h 32 min. Mexico City to Chicago is 2,718 km (1,689 mi).
- How often is AF9971 late?
- None of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
- Which days does AF9971 fly?
- Six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does AF9971 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 2 at Mexico Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and arrives at Terminal 5 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does AF9971 have?
- Also listed as AFR9971 (Air France's ICAO code) and AF 9971.
AF9971 and Mexico City MEX to Chicago ORD Flights
Flight AF9971 is a code-share Air France flight of the Aeroméxico operated AM686.
Other flights departing from Mexico City MEX: AM460, AM668, DL593, VB1132
Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: AM686, OO5424
All flights connecting Mexico City MEX to Chicago ORD.