KL 6972 Chicago to Detroit Flight Status

KLM Flight KL6972 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on March 6th, 2026.
Check the table below for KL6972's most recent flight history:

KL 6972 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Mar 06 11:22 13:16
Landed Late
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Mar 05 10:57 12:47
Landed
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Mar 04 10:39 12:28
Landed
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Mar 03 10:38 12:25
Landed
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Mar 02 11:05 12:52
Landed
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KLM KL 6972 Chicago to Detroit Flight Information

KLM Flight KL6972 connects Chicago, United States to Detroit, United States, taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD and landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW.

How long is the KL6972 flight from Chicago to Detroit?

The average flight time from Chicago to Detroit is 48 minutes. The flight distance is 376 km / 234 miles and the average flight speed is 472 km/h / 293 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of KLM Flight KL6972 Chicago to Detroit?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for KLM Flight KL6972 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight KL6972 arriving at?

Flight KL6972 arrives at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Terminal M.

When was the latest KL6972 flight?

The latest flight took off on Friday, March 6th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 13:16.

How else can the flight KL6972 be referenced as?

This KLM flight can also be referenced as KLM6972, KL 6972, KLM 6972.

How often is flight KL6972 delayed?

On average, 10% of all KL6972 flights are delayed. The average delay is 22 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled KL6972 flight or baggage issues?

If your KL6972 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.

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KL6972 and Chicago ORD to Detroit DTW Flights

Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: AA1086, DL1654, DL5099, AA4028

Other flights arriving at Detroit DTW: NK3066, DL5485, DL1654, DL3960

All flights connecting Chicago ORD to Detroit DTW.

KL6972 KLM Flight: Chicago to Detroit Route Map

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