LA8978 Flight Status LATAM Airlines: Detroit to New York (LAN8978)
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LA 8978 Detroit to New York Flight Status
Not scheduled today (November 9th, 2026). Latest flight: March 4th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.
LA 8978 Flight Status & Schedule LATAM Airlines Detroit to New York
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 04 | DTW | JFK | 16:45 | 18:02 | Landed | Track > |
| Feb 25 | DTW | JFK | 18:26 | 19:36 | Delayed | Track > |
| Feb 18 | DTW | JFK | 17:29 | 18:43 | Landed | Track > |
LATAM Airlines' Detroit–New York flight covers 817 km (507 mi). The timetable allows 2 h 13 min; there is not enough recent history yet to say how long it usually takes. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 4 March 2026, landed on time.
About LA 8978
- Route
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK
- Distance
- 817 km (507 mi)
- Scheduled flight time
- 2 h 13 min
- Usually departs from
- Terminal M
LA 8978 FAQ
- How long is the LA8978 flight?
- The timetable allows 2 h 13 min. Detroit to New York is 817 km (507 mi).
- Which terminal does LA8978 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal M at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and arrives at Terminal 4 at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does LA8978 have?
- Also listed as LAN8978 (LATAM Airlines' ICAO code) and LA 8978.
LA8978 and Detroit DTW to New York JFK Flights
Flight LA8978 is a code-share LATAM Airlines flight of the Delta Air Lines operated DL4948.
Other flights departing from Detroit DTW: DL4121, DL4948, DL4009
Other flights arriving at New York JFK: DL5174, DL4948, DL4638
All flights connecting Detroit DTW to New York JFK.