| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Aug 16 | MDW | IND | 17:27 | 19:00 |
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Japan Airlines Flight JL979 connects Chicago, United States to Indianapolis, United States, taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW and landing at Indianapolis International Airport IND.
How long is the JL979 flight from Chicago to Indianapolis?
The average flight time from Chicago to Indianapolis is 33 minutes. The flight distance is 261 km / 162 miles and the average flight speed is 474 km/h / 295 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Japan Airlines Flight JL979 Chicago to Indianapolis?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Japan Airlines Flight JL979 is 4/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest JL979 flight?
The latest flight took off on Sunday, August 16th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 19:00.
How else can the flight JL979 be referenced as?
This Japan Airlines flight can also be referenced as JAL979, JL0979, JL 979, JAL 979.
How often is flight JL979 delayed?
On average, 100% of all JL979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 60 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled JL979 flight or baggage issues?
If your JL979 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 JL979 Flight Tracker above for more details.
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