| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Jan 04 | PHL | DTW | 13:02 | 14:27 |
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| Jan 03 | PHL | DTW | 13:02 | 14:18 |
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| Jan 02 | PHL | DTW | 14:12 | 15:42 |
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| Jan 01 | PHL | DTW | 14:31 | 15:52 |
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| Dec 31 | PHL | DTW | 14:52 | 16:11 |
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| Dec 30 | PHL | DTW | 16:17 | 14:41 |
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| Dec 29 | PHL | DTW | 15:02 | 14:41 |
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| Dec 28 | PHL | DTW | 13:04 | 14:21 |
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| Dec 27 | PHL | DTW | 13:10 | 14:34 |
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| Dec 26 | PHL | DTW | 13:05 | 14:28 |
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KLM Flight KL5979 connects Philadelphia, United States to Detroit, United States, taking off from Philadelphia International Airport PHL and landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW.
How long is the KL5979 flight from Philadelphia to Detroit?
The average flight time from Philadelphia to Detroit is 1 hour and 21 minutes. The flight distance is 728 km / 452 miles and the average flight speed is 503 km/h / 312 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of KLM Flight KL5979 Philadelphia to Detroit?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for KLM Flight KL5979 is 4.6/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
Which terminal is the flight KL5979 arriving at?
Flight KL5979 arrives at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Terminal M.
When was the latest KL5979 flight?
The latest flight took off on Sunday, January 4th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 14:27.
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, 30% of all KL5979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 74 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 Philadelphia PHL: AA5056, DL3622, AA6034, WN4471
Other flights arriving at Detroit DTW: DL5050, DL3730, DL3622, DL4809
All flights connecting Philadelphia PHL to Detroit DTW.