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| Mar 06 | DTW | ORD | 19:56 | 16:41 |
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| Mar 05 | DTW | ORD | 18:33 | 18:28 |
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| Mar 04 | DTW | ORD | 16:21 | 16:11 |
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| Mar 03 | DTW | ORD | 16:25 | 16:39 |
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| Mar 02 | DTW | ORD | 16:35 | 16:25 |
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| Mar 01 | DTW | ORD | 16:19 | 16:14 |
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| Feb 28 | DTW | ORD | 16:36 | 16:31 |
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| Feb 27 | DTW | ORD | 16:25 | 16:12 |
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| Feb 26 | DTW | ORD | 18:58 | 18:46 |
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| Feb 19 | DTW | ORD | 18:47 | 18:50 |
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KLM Flight KL5978 connects Detroit, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW and landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD.
How long is the KL5978 flight from Detroit to Chicago?
The average flight time from Detroit to Chicago is 55 minutes. The flight distance is 376 km / 234 miles and the average flight speed is 401 km/h / 249 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of KLM Flight KL5978 Detroit to Chicago?
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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Terminal 5.
When was the latest KL5978 flight?
The latest flight took off on Friday, March 6th, 2026 with the flight status being Unknown on 16:41.
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, 0% of all KL5978 flights are delayed. The average delay is 0 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.
Other flights departing from Detroit DTW: DL3807, DL1302, DL4687, DL1453
Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: AA3420, DL1302, UA1332, UA1941
All flights connecting Detroit DTW to Chicago ORD.