KL5981 Flight Status KLM: Detroit to Albany (KLM5981)

KLM KL 5981

Landed On Time

DTW Detroit

Scheduled
14:55
Actual
15:21

Terminal: M | Gate: B18

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time EST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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ALB Albany

Scheduled
16:34
Actual
16:33

Gate: B5

Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time EST

Albany International Airport (ALB)

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Landed 15h 46m ago 100%

DTW 15:21 ALB 16:33

785 km (488 mi) flown

Route map DTW to ALB Map of the great-circle route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, United States to Albany International Airport, United States, 785 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. DTW ALB Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 785 km / 488 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:39 · Actual Duration: 01:12

KL 5981 Flight Status & Schedule KLM Detroit to Albany

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 08 DTW ALB 15:21 16:33 Landed Track >
Nov 07 DTW ALB 15:50 17:01 Landed Late Track >
Nov 06 DTW ALB 15:10 16:15 Landed Track >
Nov 05 DTW ALB 15:08 16:11 Landed Track >
Nov 04 DTW ALB 14:55 16:04 Landed Track >
Nov 03 DTW ALB 15:08 16:14 Landed Track >
Nov 02 DTW ALB 15:00 16:07 Landed Track >
Nov 01 DTW ALB 15:05 16:12 Landed Track >
Oct 31 DTW ALB 15:04 16:13 Landed Track >

KLM flight KL 5981 links Detroit and Albany, 785 km (488 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The timetable allows 1 h 39 min, but the flight usually takes about 1 h 5 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 26 minutes late and still landed at 16:33, 1 minute early.

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About KL 5981

Route
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW to Albany International Airport ALB
Distance
785 km (488 mi)
Typical flight time
1 h 5 min
Flies
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time
8 of the last 9
Average delay when late
24 min
Usually departs from
Terminal M

KL 5981 FAQ

How long is the KL5981 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 39 min. Detroit to Albany is 785 km (488 mi).
How often is KL5981 late?
1 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 24 minutes on average.
Which days does KL5981 fly?
Six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does KL5981 use?
It usually leaves from 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 KL5981 have?
Also listed as KLM5981 (KLM's ICAO code) and KL 5981.

KL5981 and Detroit DTW to Albany ALB Flights

Flight KL5981 is a code-share KLM flight of the Endeavor Air operated 9E5385.

Other flights departing from Detroit DTW: 9E5385, F93409

Other flights arriving at Albany ALB: G4944, 9E5385, WN1864

All flights connecting Detroit DTW to Albany ALB.