DL5979 Flight Status Delta Air Lines: London to Los Angeles (DAL5979)
LHR London
- Scheduled
- 10:55
- Actual
- 12:30
Terminal: 3
Departure: Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · local time GMT
LAX Los Angeles
- Scheduled
- 14:10
- Estimated
- Delay
Terminal: B
Arrival: Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · local time PST
Departed 11m ago · lands in 9h 28m 2%
LHR 12:30 LAX 14:10
171 km (106 mi) flown · 8,588 km (5,336 mi) to go
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 8759 km / 5442 miles · Scheduled Duration: 11:15 · Typical Duration: 10:25 · Aircraft:
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DL 5979 Flight Status & Schedule Delta Air Lines London to Los Angeles
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 07 | LHR | LAX | 12:30 | 14:10 | En-Route | Track > |
| Nov 06 | LHR | LAX | 13:04 | 15:25 | Delayed | Track > |
| Nov 05 | LHR | LAX | 11:16 | 13:29 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 04 | LHR | LAX | 11:27 | 14:05 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 03 | LHR | LAX | 11:14 | 13:36 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 02 | LHR | LAX | 11:40 | 13:56 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 01 | LHR | LAX | 12:40 | 15:20 | Delayed | Track > |
| Oct 31 | LHR | LAX | 11:47 | 15:36 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Oct 30 | LHR | LAX | 13:10 | 16:38 | Delayed | Track > |
| Oct 29 | LHR | LAX | 11:16 | 14:48 | Landed | Track > |
Delta Air Lines flight DL 5979 links London and Los Angeles, 8,759 km (5,442 mi) apart, and flies daily. The timetable allows 11 h 15 min, but the flight usually takes about 10 h 25 min, so it often makes up time. Today it left at 12:30, 1 h 35 min late, and is scheduled to reach Los Angeles at 14:10.
About DL 5979
- Distance
- 8,759 km (5,442 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 10 h 25 min
- Flies
- Daily
- On time
- 5 of the last 6
- Average delay when late
- 26 min
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 3
Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Compensation of up to £520 per passenger can apply when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled.
DL 5979 FAQ
- How long is the DL5979 flight?
- The timetable allows 11 h 15 min. London to Los Angeles is 8,759 km (5,442 mi).
- How often is DL5979 late?
- 1 of the last 6 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 26 minutes on average.
- Which days does DL5979 fly?
- Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does DL5979 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 3 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal B at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does DL5979 have?
- Also listed as DAL5979 (Delta Air Lines' ICAO code) and DL 5979.
- Can I get compensation if DL5979 is delayed or cancelled?
- Up to £520 per passenger may be due under UK261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261.
DL5979 and London LHR to Los Angeles LAX Flights
Flight DL5979 is a code-share Delta Air Lines flight of the Virgin Atlantic Airways operated VS7.
Other flights departing from London LHR: BA308, BA358, VS7, EI915
Other flights arriving at Los Angeles LAX: VS7, DL8934, UA2833
All flights connecting London LHR to Los Angeles LAX.