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| Mar 07 | ORD | DTW | 17:37 | 20:02 |
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| Mar 06 | ORD | DTW | 20:35 | 20:02 |
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| Mar 04 | ORD | DTW | 17:55 | 19:41 |
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| Mar 03 | ORD | DTW | 17:58 | 19:44 |
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| Mar 02 | ORD | DTW | 17:35 | 19:28 |
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| Mar 01 | ORD | DTW | 17:46 | 19:34 |
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| Feb 28 | ORD | DTW | 18:37 | 20:24 |
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| Feb 27 | ORD | DTW | 17:46 | 19:31 |
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| Feb 07 | ORD | DTW | 14:00 | 15:52 |
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| Jan 31 | ORD | DTW | 15:57 | 16:13 |
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KLM Flight KL5978 connects Chicago, United States to Detroit, United States, taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD and landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW.
How long is the KL5978 flight from Chicago to Detroit?
The average flight time from Chicago to Detroit is 48 minutes. The flight distance is 376 km / 234 miles and the average flight speed is 412 km/h / 256 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of KLM Flight KL5978 Chicago to Detroit?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for KLM Flight KL5978 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
Which terminal is the flight KL5978 arriving at?
Flight KL5978 arrives at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Terminal M.
When was the latest KL5978 flight?
The latest flight was scheduled for Sunday, March 8th, 2026 but was cancelled.
How else can the flight KL5978 be referenced as?
This KLM flight can also be referenced as KLM5978, KL 5978, KLM 5978.
How often is flight KL5978 delayed?
On average, 10% of all KL5978 flights are delayed. The average delay is 22 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled KL5978 flight or baggage issues?
If your KL5978 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 KL5978 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 >
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