KL8979 Flight Status KLM: Veracruz to Mexico City (KLM8979)

KLM KL 8979

Landed 38' Late

VER Veracruz

Scheduled
18:54
Actual
20:06

Terminal: A | Gate: A2

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

Veracruz International Airport (VER)

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MEX Mexico City

Scheduled
20:10
Actual
20:48
Delay
38'

Terminal: 2 | Gate: 72

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

Mexico Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)

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Landed 10h 14m ago 100%

VER 20:06 MEX 20:48

304 km (189 mi) flown

Route map VER to MEX Map of the great-circle route from Veracruz International Airport, Mexico to Mexico Benito Juarez International Airport, Mexico, 304 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. VER MEX 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: 304 km / 189 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:16 · Actual Duration: 00:42

KL 8979 Flight Status & Schedule KLM Veracruz to Mexico City

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 08 VER MEX 20:06 20:48 Landed Late Track >
Nov 07 VER MEX 19:49 21:10 En-Route Track >
Nov 07 VER MEX 14:45 15:15 En-Route Track >
Nov 06 VER MEX 19:31 20:14 Landed Track >
Nov 06 VER MEX 14:10 15:15 En-Route Track >
Nov 05 VER MEX 19:26 20:09 Landed Late Track >
Nov 04 VER MEX 19:25 20:06 Landed Track >
Nov 03 VER MEX 20:22 21:02 Landed Late Track >
Nov 02 VER MEX 19:32 20:10 Landed Track >
Nov 01 VER MEX 19:27 20:06 Landed Track >

KLM operates KL 8979 from Veracruz to Mexico City, a 304 km (189 mi) trip, six times a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday). The timetable allows 1 h 16 min, but the flight usually takes about 40 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 1 h 12 min late and landed at 20:48, 38 minutes late.

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About KL 8979

Route
Veracruz International Airport VER to Mexico Benito Juarez International Airport MEX
Distance
304 km (189 mi)
Typical flight time
40 min
Flies
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time
4 of the last 7
Average delay when late
36 min
Usually departs from
Terminal A, gate A2

KL 8979 FAQ

How long is the KL8979 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 16 min. Veracruz to Mexico City is 304 km (189 mi).
How often is KL8979 late?
3 of the last 7 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 36 minutes on average.
Which days does KL8979 fly?
Six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does KL8979 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal A, gate A2 at Veracruz International Airport (VER) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Mexico Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does KL8979 have?
Also listed as KLM8979 (KLM's ICAO code) and KL 8979.

KL8979 and Veracruz VER to Mexico City MEX Flights

Flight KL8979 is a code-share KLM flight of the Aeroméxico operated AM861.

Other flights departing from Veracruz VER: VB1427, AM861, VB1427

Other flights arriving at Mexico City MEX: Y4145, AM861

All flights connecting Veracruz VER to Mexico City MEX.