| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Jul 21 | ATL | IAD | 23:57 | 01:16 |
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| Jul 20 | ATL | IAD | 23:13 | 00:36 |
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| Jul 19 | ATL | IAD | 23:30 | 00:47 |
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| Jul 18 | ATL | IAD | 23:38 | 01:02 |
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| Jul 17 | ATL | IAD | 01:30 | 00:41 |
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| Jul 16 | ATL | IAD | 23:02 | 00:25 |
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| Jul 15 | ATL | IAD | 23:14 | 00:35 |
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| Jul 14 | ATL | IAD | 01:02 | 02:17 |
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| Jul 13 | ATL | IAD | 23:03 | 00:22 |
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| Jul 12 | ATL | IAD | 00:32 | 01:52 |
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LAN Airlines Flight LA8972 connects Atlanta, United States to Washington, United States, taking off from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport ATL and landing at Washington Dulles International Airport IAD.
How long is the LA8972 flight from Atlanta to Washington?
The average flight time from Atlanta to Washington is 1 hour and 20 minutes. The flight distance is 859 km / 534 miles and the average flight speed is 627 km/h / 390 mph.
How many LA8972 flights are operated per week?
7 flights per week. The flight LA8972 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of LAN Airlines Flight LA8972 Atlanta to Washington?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for LAN Airlines Flight LA8972 is 4.6/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest LA8972 flight?
The latest flight took off on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 01:16.
How else can the flight LA8972 be referenced as?
This LAN Airlines flight can also be referenced as LAN8972, LA 8972, LAN 8972.
How often is flight LA8972 delayed?
On average, 50% of all LA8972 flights are delayed. The average delay is 45 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled LA8972 flight or baggage issues?
If your LA8972 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 LA8972 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Atlanta ATL: DL1589, DL2081, DL2549, DL575
Other flights arriving at Washington IAD: UA1573, CM448, DL2549, UA2766
All flights connecting Atlanta ATL to Washington IAD.
