| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Dec 19 | DTW | PHX | 17:49 | 19:52 |
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| Dec 18 | DTW | PHX | 19:02 | 20:41 |
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| Dec 17 | DTW | PHX | 17:08 | 19:01 |
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| Dec 16 | DTW | PHX | 17:02 | 18:45 |
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| Dec 15 | DTW | PHX | 17:13 | 18:59 |
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| Dec 14 | DTW | PHX | 21:35 | 19:17 |
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| Dec 13 | DTW | PHX | 17:06 | 19:07 |
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| Dec 12 | DTW | PHX | 17:20 | 19:11 |
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| Dec 11 | DTW | PHX | 17:44 | 19:34 |
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| Dec 10 | DTW | PHX | 17:18 | 19:08 |
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KLM Flight KL5981 connects Detroit, United States to Phoenix, United States, taking off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW and landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport PHX.
How long is the KL5981 flight from Detroit to Phoenix?
The average flight time from Detroit to Phoenix is 3 hours and 50 minutes. The flight distance is 2684 km / 1668 miles and the average flight speed is 691 km/h / 429 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of KLM Flight KL5981 Detroit to Phoenix?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for KLM Flight KL5981 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
Which terminal is the flight KL5981 arriving at?
Flight KL5981 arrives at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) Terminal 3.
When was the latest KL5981 flight?
The latest flight took off on Saturday, December 20th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 19:52.
How else can the flight KL5981 be referenced as?
This KLM flight can also be referenced as KLM5981, KL 5981, KLM 5981.
How often is flight KL5981 delayed?
On average, 30% of all KL5981 flights are delayed. The average delay is 45 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled KL5981 flight or baggage issues?
If your KL5981 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 KL5981 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Detroit DTW: DL2866, DL1245, DL4025, DL4869
Other flights arriving at Phoenix PHX: DL1245, WN4859, WN901, WN2969
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