| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Oct 16 | LHR | IAD | 16:32 | 20:51 |
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| Oct 15 | LHR | IAD | 16:13 | 19:05 |
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| Oct 14 | LHR | IAD | 16:12 | 19:01 |
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| Oct 13 | LHR | IAD | 19:40 | 22:29 |
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| Oct 12 | LHR | IAD | 16:44 | 19:23 |
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| Oct 11 | LHR | IAD | 16:17 | 19:27 |
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| Oct 10 | LHR | IAD | 16:25 | 19:26 |
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| Oct 09 | LHR | IAD | 16:47 | 20:04 |
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| Oct 08 | LHR | IAD | 16:20 | 19:40 |
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| Oct 07 | LHR | IAD | 16:22 | 19:23 |
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Delta Air Lines Flight DL5983 connects London, United Kingdom to Washington, United States, taking off from London Heathrow Airport LHR and landing at Washington Dulles International Airport IAD.
How long is the DL5983 flight from London to Washington?
The average flight time from London to Washington is 8 hours and 7 minutes. The flight distance is 5901 km / 3667 miles and the average flight speed is 728 km/h / 452 mph.
How many DL5983 flights are operated per week?
6 flights per week. The flight DL5983 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Delta Air Lines Flight DL5983 London to Washington?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Delta Air Lines Flight DL5983 is 4.4/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest DL5983 flight?
The latest flight took off on Friday, October 16th, 2026 with the flight status being Diverted on 20:51.
How else can the flight DL5983 be referenced as?
This Delta Air Lines flight can also be referenced as DAL5983, DL 5983, DAL 5983.
How often is flight DL5983 delayed?
On average, 80% of all DL5983 flights are delayed. The average delay is 47 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled DL5983 flight or baggage issues?
If your DL5983 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 DL5983 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Claim compensation for your flight delay or cancellation!
Flight delays happen, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept them. You may be entitled to as much as 600€ in compensation if your flight has been delayed, cancelled or overbooked within the last three years. Claim Compensation Now >
Other flights departing from London LHR: BA225, BA1488, UA941, VS21
Other flights arriving at Washington IAD: LH414, VS21, EI119, UA347
All flights connecting London LHR to Washington IAD.
