DL5987 Flight Status Delta Air Lines: Manchester to Atlanta (DAL5987)
MAN Manchester
- Scheduled
- 12:40
- Estimated
- 12:40
Terminal: 2
Departure: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time GMT
ATL Atlanta
- Scheduled
- 17:15
- Estimated
- Delay
Terminal: I | Gate: F4
Arrival: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time EST
Departs in 2h 28m 0%
MAN 12:40 ATL 17:15
6,581 km (4,089 mi) to fly
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 6581 km / 4089 miles · Scheduled Duration: 09:35 · Typical Duration: 08:20 · Aircraft:
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DL 5987 Flight Status & Schedule Delta Air Lines Manchester to Atlanta
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14 | MAN | ATL | 12:40 | 17:15 | Scheduled | Track > |
| Nov 13 | MAN | ATL | 15:17 | 18:35 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 12 | MAN | ATL | 15:41 | 18:57 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 11 | MAN | ATL | 12:58 | 16:16 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 10 | MAN | ATL | 13:07 | 16:29 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 08 | MAN | ATL | 11:29 | 15:00 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 07 | MAN | ATL | 12:53 | 16:19 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | MAN | ATL | 15:00 | 18:32 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 05 | MAN | ATL | 15:17 | 18:39 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 04 | MAN | ATL | 13:10 | 16:24 | Landed | Track > |
Delta Air Lines flight DL 5987 links Manchester and Atlanta, 6,581 km (4,089 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The timetable allows 9 h 35 min, but the flight usually takes about 8 h 20 min, so it often makes up time. Today's flight is scheduled to leave at 12:40 and arrive at 17:15 local time.
About DL 5987
Delta Air Lines Flight DL5987 connects Manchester, United Kingdom to Atlanta, United States, taking off from Manchester Airport MAN and landing at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport ATL.
- Distance
- 6,581 km (4,089 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 8 h 20 min
- Flies
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- On time
- 9 of the last 9
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 2
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 5987 FAQ
- How long is the DL5987 flight from Manchester to Atlanta?
- The timetable allows 9 h 35 min. Manchester to Atlanta is 6,581 km (4,089 mi).
- How often is DL5987 from Manchester to Atlanta late?
- None of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
- When was the latest DL5987 flight from Manchester to Atlanta?
- The latest DL5987 was the 14:55 (local time) departure from Manchester on 13 November 2026; it landed 55 minutes early.
- Which days does DL5987 fly from Manchester to Atlanta?
- Six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does DL5987 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport (MAN) and arrives at Terminal I at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does DL5987 have?
- Also listed as DAL5987 (Delta Air Lines' ICAO code) and DL 5987.
- Can I get compensation if DL5987 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.
DL5987 and Manchester MAN to Atlanta ATL Flights
Flight DL5987 is a code-share Delta Air Lines flight of the Virgin Atlantic Airways operated VS109.
Other flights departing from Manchester MAN: BA1367, EI3613, LM24, VS109
Other flights arriving at Atlanta ATL: DL75, DL31, VS109
All flights connecting Manchester MAN to Atlanta ATL.