How long is the LA8959 flight?

The timetable allows 1 h 57 min. Atlanta to Detroit is 958 km (595 mi).

Which terminal does LA8959 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal S at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) and arrives at 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 LA8959 have?

Also listed as LAN8959 (LATAM Airlines' ICAO code) and LA 8959.

LA8959 Flight Status LATAM Airlines: Atlanta to Detroit (LAN8959)

LATAM Airlines LA 8959

Landed On Time

ATL Atlanta

Scheduled: 22:55
Actual: 23:04

Terminal: S | Gate: A20

Departure: Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · local time EST

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

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DTW Detroit

Scheduled: 00:52
Actual: 00:28
Delay

Terminal: M | Gate: A38

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

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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Landed 31h 55m ago 100%

ATL 23:04 DTW 00:28 ⁺¹

958 km (595 mi) flown

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

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Distance: 958 km / 595 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:57 · Actual Duration: 01:24

LA 8959 Flight Status & Schedule LATAM Airlines Atlanta to Detroit

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 07	ATL	DTW	23:04	00:28	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	ATL	DTW	23:07	00:26	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	ATL	DTW	23:03	00:23	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	ATL	DTW	23:02	00:24	Landed	Track >
Oct 31	ATL	DTW	23:06	00:32	Landed	Track >

LATAM Airlines flight LA 8959 links Atlanta and Detroit, 958 km (595 mi) apart, and flies four times a week: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. With 1 h 57 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 1 h 20 min, it often makes up time. On Saturday it left on time and landed at 00:28 the next morning, 24 minutes early.

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About LA 8959

Route: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport ATL to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW
Distance: 958 km (595 mi)
Typical flight time: 1 h 20 min
Flies: Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
On time: 5 of the last 5
Usually departs from: Terminal S

LA 8959 FAQ

How long is the LA8959 flight?: The timetable allows 1 h 57 min. Atlanta to Detroit is 958 km (595 mi).
How often is LA8959 late?: None of the last 5 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does LA8959 fly?: Four times a week: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does LA8959 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal S at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) and arrives at 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 LA8959 have?: Also listed as LAN8959 (LATAM Airlines' ICAO code) and LA 8959.

LA8959 and Atlanta ATL to Detroit DTW Flights

Flight LA8959 is a code-share LATAM Airlines flight of the Delta Air Lines operated DL2940.

Other flights departing from Atlanta ATL: DL2501, DL2549, DL2940, DL3116

Other flights arriving at Detroit DTW: F91264, DL2940, F92802

All flights connecting Atlanta ATL to Detroit DTW.