LA 5978 El Calafate to Buenos Aires Flight Status

LAN Airlines Flight LA5978 from El Calafate International Airport FTE to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport AEP is not scheduled for today June 5th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on December 29th, 2025.
Check the table below for LA5978's most recent flight history:

LA 5978 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Dec 29 13:13 15:48
Landed
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Dec 22 14:16 17:02
Delayed
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LAN Airlines LA 5978 El Calafate to Buenos Aires Flight Information

LAN Airlines Flight LA5978 connects El Calafate, Argentina to Buenos Aires, Argentina, taking off from El Calafate International Airport FTE and landing at Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport AEP.

How long is the LA5978 flight from El Calafate to Buenos Aires?

The average flight time from El Calafate to Buenos Aires is 2 hours and 40 minutes. The flight distance is 2068 km / 1285 miles and the average flight speed is 774 km/h / 481 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of LAN Airlines Flight LA5978 El Calafate to Buenos Aires?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for LAN Airlines Flight LA5978 is 4.4/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest LA5978 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, December 29th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 15:48.

How else can the flight LA5978 be referenced as?

This LAN Airlines flight can also be referenced as LAN5978, LA 5978, LAN 5978.

How often is flight LA5978 delayed?

On average, 50% of all LA5978 flights are delayed. The average delay is 67 minutes.

See our LA5978 Flight Tracker above for more details.

LA5978 and El Calafate FTE to Buenos Aires AEP Flights

Other flights departing from El Calafate FTE: AR1847, AR1845

Other flights arriving at Buenos Aires AEP: AR1847, AR1585, AR1661, FO5801

All flights connecting El Calafate FTE to Buenos Aires AEP.

LA5978 LAN Airlines Flight: El Calafate to Buenos Aires Route Map

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