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| Jul 08 | LAX | LHR | 15:58 | 09:44 |
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| Jul 07 | LAX | LHR | 15:58 | 09:59 |
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| Jul 06 | LAX | LHR | 16:07 | 09:39 |
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| Jul 05 | LAX | LHR | 17:28 | 11:01 |
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| Jul 04 | LAX | LHR | 16:10 | 10:01 |
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| Jul 03 | LAX | LHR | 16:09 | 09:47 |
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| Jul 02 | LAX | LHR | 15:53 | 09:17 |
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| Jul 01 | LAX | LHR | 16:01 | 09:12 |
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| Jun 30 | LAX | LHR | 15:59 | 09:11 |
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| Jun 29 | LAX | LHR | 16:14 | 09:44 |
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Delta Air Lines Flight DL5978 connects Los Angeles, United States to London, United Kingdom, taking off from Los Angeles International Airport LAX and landing at London Heathrow Airport LHR.
How long is the DL5978 flight from Los Angeles to London?
The average flight time from Los Angeles to London is 9 hours and 33 minutes. The flight distance is 8759 km / 5442 miles and the average flight speed is 917 km/h / 569 mph.
How many DL5978 flights are operated per week?
6 flights per week. The flight DL5978 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Delta Air Lines Flight DL5978 Los Angeles to London?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Delta Air Lines Flight DL5978 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
Which terminal is the flight DL5978 arriving at?
Flight DL5978 arrives at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) Terminal 3.
When was the latest DL5978 flight?
The latest flight took off on Thursday, July 9th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 09:44.
How else can the flight DL5978 be referenced as?
This Delta Air Lines flight can also be referenced as DAL5978, DL 5978, DAL 5978.
How often is flight DL5978 delayed?
On average, 10% of all DL5978 flights are delayed. The average delay is 46 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled DL5978 flight or baggage issues?
If your DL5978 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 DL5978 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Los Angeles LAX: BA282, DL708, VS8, Y41782
Other flights arriving at London LHR: BA282, VS8, BA98, SN2093
All flights connecting Los Angeles LAX to London LHR.
