KL5979 Flight Status KLM: Philadelphia to Detroit (KLM5979)
KL 5979 Philadelphia to Detroit Flight Status
Not scheduled today. Latest flight: January 4th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.
KL 5979 Flight Status & Schedule KLM Philadelphia to Detroit
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 04 | PHL | DTW | 13:02 | 14:27 | Landed | Track > |
| Jan 03 | PHL | DTW | 13:02 | 14:18 | Landed | Track > |
| Jan 02 | PHL | DTW | 14:12 | 15:42 | Delayed | Track > |
| Jan 01 | PHL | DTW | 14:31 | 15:52 | Delayed | Track > |
| Dec 31 | PHL | DTW | 14:52 | 16:11 | Delayed | Track > |
| Dec 30 | PHL | DTW | 16:17 | 14:41 | Unknown | Track > |
| Dec 29 | PHL | DTW | 15:02 | 14:41 | Unknown | Track > |
| Dec 28 | PHL | DTW | 13:04 | 14:21 | Landed | Track > |
| Dec 27 | PHL | DTW | 13:10 | 14:34 | Landed | Track > |
| Dec 26 | PHL | DTW | 13:05 | 14:28 | Landed | Track > |
KLM's Philadelphia–Detroit flight covers 728 km (452 mi). Its timetable allows 1 h 57 min; in practice it usually takes about 1 h 25 min, so it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 4 January 2026, landed on time.
About KL 5979
- Distance
- 728 km (452 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 1 h 25 min
- On time
- 5 of the last 5
- Usually departs from
- Terminal D, gate D12
KL 5979 FAQ
- How long is the KL5979 flight?
- The timetable allows 1 h 57 min. Philadelphia to Detroit is 728 km (452 mi).
- How often is KL5979 late?
- None of the last 5 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
- Which terminal does KL5979 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal D, gate D12 at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and arrives at Terminal M at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does KL5979 have?
- Also listed as KLM5979 (KLM's ICAO code) and KL 5979.
KL5979 and Philadelphia PHL to Detroit DTW Flights
Flight KL5979 is a code-share KLM flight of the Delta Air Lines operated DL3622.
Other flights departing from Philadelphia PHL: AA5056, DL3622, AA6034
Other flights arriving at Detroit DTW: DL5050, DL3730, DL3622
All flights connecting Philadelphia PHL to Detroit DTW.