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| Dec 19 | DTW | PHL | 16:30 | 17:31 |
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| Dec 18 | DTW | PHL | 15:01 | 16:08 |
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| Dec 17 | DTW | PHL | 15:33 | 16:40 |
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| Dec 16 | DTW | PHL | 14:58 | 16:05 |
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| Dec 15 | DTW | PHL | 15:23 | 16:35 |
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| Dec 14 | DTW | PHL | 15:32 | 16:39 |
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| Dec 13 | DTW | PHL | 16:04 | 17:10 |
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| Dec 12 | DTW | PHL | 14:55 | 16:05 |
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| Dec 11 | DTW | PHL | 15:35 | 16:46 |
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| Dec 10 | DTW | PHL | 15:22 | 16:32 |
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KLM Flight KL5979 connects Detroit, United States to Philadelphia, United States, taking off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW and landing at Philadelphia International Airport PHL.
How long is the KL5979 flight from Detroit to Philadelphia?
The average flight time from Detroit to Philadelphia is 1 hour and 7 minutes. The flight distance is 728 km / 452 miles and the average flight speed is 646 km/h / 401 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of KLM Flight KL5979 Detroit to Philadelphia?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for KLM Flight KL5979 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
Which terminal is the flight KL5979 arriving at?
Flight KL5979 arrives at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) Terminal D.
When was the latest KL5979 flight?
The latest flight took off on Friday, December 19th, 2025 with the flight status being En-Route on 17:31.
How else can the flight KL5979 be referenced as?
This KLM flight can also be referenced as KLM5979, KL 5979, KLM 5979.
How often is flight KL5979 delayed?
On average, 50% of all KL5979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 18 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled KL5979 flight or baggage issues?
If your KL5979 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 KL5979 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Detroit DTW: DL3690, DL2985, DL5338, DL4810
Other flights arriving at Philadelphia PHL: DL2985, F91792, AA4563, DL5852
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