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| Sep 10 | ATL | IAD | 23:07 | 00:29 |
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| Sep 09 | ATL | IAD | 23:04 | 00:25 |
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| Sep 08 | ATL | IAD | 23:01 | 00:22 |
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| Sep 07 | ATL | IAD | 22:56 | 00:13 |
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| Sep 06 | ATL | IAD | 23:13 | 00:37 |
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| Sep 05 | ATL | IAD | 01:02 | 02:24 |
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| Sep 04 | ATL | IAD | 22:59 | 00:15 |
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| Sep 03 | ATL | IAD | 23:16 | 00:38 |
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| Sep 02 | ATL | IAD | 22:46 | 00:02 |
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| Sep 01 | ATL | IAD | 23:46 | 01:04 |
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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 19 minutes. The flight distance is 859 km / 534 miles and the average flight speed is 646 km/h / 401 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 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest LA8972 flight?
The latest flight took off on Friday, September 11th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 00:29.
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, 40% of all LA8972 flights are delayed. The average delay is 36 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: DL2657, DL2549, DL101, DL1217
Other flights arriving at Washington IAD: CM448, UA1453, UA1922, DL2549
All flights connecting Atlanta ATL to Washington IAD.
