How long is the DL8979 flight?

The timetable allows 5 h 50 min. Boston to Mexico City is 3,665 km (2,277 mi).

Which terminal does DL8979 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal E at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Mexico Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does DL8979 have?

Also listed as DAL8979 (Delta Air Lines' ICAO code) and DL 8979.

DL8979 Flight Status Delta Air Lines: Boston to Mexico City (DAL8979)

Delta Air Lines DL 8979

Landed On Time

BOS Boston

Scheduled: 10:35
Actual: 10:59

Terminal: E | Gate: E15

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time EST

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

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MEX Mexico City

Scheduled: 15:25
Actual: 15:12
Delay

Terminal: 2 | Gate: 64

Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time CST

Mexico Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)

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Landed 15h 51m ago 100%

BOS 10:59 MEX 15:12

3,665 km (2,277 mi) flown

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 3665 km / 2277 miles · Scheduled Duration: 05:50 · Actual Duration: 05:13

DL 8979 Flight Status & Schedule Delta Air Lines Boston to Mexico City

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 08	BOS	MEX	10:59	15:12	Landed	Track >
Nov 07	BOS	MEX	11:35	15:54	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 06	BOS	MEX	11:12	15:44	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 05	BOS	MEX	10:45	14:53	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	BOS	MEX	10:51	14:50	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	BOS	MEX	10:47	14:49	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	BOS	MEX	10:48	14:35	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	BOS	MEX	10:49	14:51	Landed	Track >
Oct 31	BOS	MEX	11:50	14:45	Landed	Track >

Delta Air Lines flight DL 8979 links Boston and Mexico City, 3,665 km (2,277 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Its timetable allows 5 h 50 min; in practice it usually takes about 5 h 10 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 24 minutes late and still landed at 15:12, 13 minutes early.

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About DL 8979

Route: Boston Logan International Airport BOS to Mexico Benito Juarez International Airport MEX
Distance: 3,665 km (2,277 mi)
Typical flight time: 5 h 10 min
Flies: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time: 7 of the last 9
Average delay when late: 24 min
Usually departs from: Terminal E

DL 8979 FAQ

How long is the DL8979 flight?: The timetable allows 5 h 50 min. Boston to Mexico City is 3,665 km (2,277 mi).
How often is DL8979 late?: 2 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 24 minutes on average.
Which days does DL8979 fly?: Six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does DL8979 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal E at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Mexico Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does DL8979 have?: Also listed as DAL8979 (Delta Air Lines' ICAO code) and DL 8979.

DL8979 and Boston BOS to Mexico City MEX Flights

Flight DL8979 is a code-share Delta Air Lines flight of the Aeroméxico operated AM641.

Other flights departing from Boston BOS: YX4533, AM641

Other flights arriving at Mexico City MEX: AM641, 6R632, AV632, LR632

All flights connecting Boston BOS to Mexico City MEX.