PK5979 Flight Status Pakistan International Airlines: Istanbul to London (PIA5979)
IST Istanbul
- Scheduled
- 08:40
- Actual
- 10:20
Gate: D10
Departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+3
LHR London
- Scheduled
- 09:45
- Estimated
- 10:44
- Delay
- 59'
Terminal: 2
Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time GMT
Departed 6h 46m ago · was due to land 3h 22m ago, awaiting update 100%
IST 10:20 LHR 10:44
2,489 km (1,547 mi) flown · 0 km (0 mi) to go
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 2489 km / 1547 miles · Scheduled Duration: 04:05 · Typical Duration: 03:15 · Aircraft:
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PK 5979 Flight Status & Schedule Pakistan International Airlines Istanbul to London
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 09 | IST | LHR | 10:20 | 10:44 | Delayed | Track > |
| Nov 08 | IST | LHR | 09:28 | 09:44 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 07 | IST | LHR | 10:31 | 10:44 | Delayed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | IST | LHR | 09:11 | 09:30 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 05 | IST | LHR | 09:02 | 09:05 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 04 | IST | LHR | 09:00 | 09:28 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 03 | IST | LHR | 09:04 | 09:20 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 02 | IST | LHR | 09:15 | 09:35 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 01 | IST | LHR | 10:15 | 10:27 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Oct 31 | IST | LHR | 09:39 | 09:48 | Landed | Track > |
Pakistan International Airlines' Istanbul–London flight covers 2,489 km (1,547 mi) and runs daily. Its timetable allows 4 h 5 min; in practice it usually takes about 3 h 15 min, so it often makes up time. Today it left at 10:20, 1 h 40 min late, and is due in London at 10:44, 59 minutes late.
About PK 5979
- Distance
- 2,489 km (1,547 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 3 h 15 min
- Flies
- Daily
- On time
- 7 of the last 8
- Average delay when late
- 42 min
Departing Turkey, this flight is covered by Turkey's SHY passenger rules. Compensation of up to €400 per passenger can apply when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled.
PK 5979 FAQ
- How long is the PK5979 flight?
- The timetable allows 4 h 5 min. Istanbul to London is 2,489 km (1,547 mi).
- How often is PK5979 late?
- 1 of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 42 minutes on average.
- Which days does PK5979 fly?
- Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does PK5979 use?
- It usually arrives at Terminal 2 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does PK5979 have?
- Also listed as PIA5979 (Pakistan International Airlines' ICAO code) and PK 5979.
- Can I get compensation if PK5979 is delayed or cancelled?
- Up to €400 per passenger may be due under Turkey's SHY passenger rules when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing Turkey, this flight is covered by Turkey's SHY passenger rules.
PK5979 and Istanbul IST to London LHR Flights
Flight PK5979 is a code-share Pakistan International Airlines flight of the Turkish Airlines operated TK1979.
Other flights departing from Istanbul IST: TK1793, TK1803, TK1979
Other flights arriving at London LHR: BA114, TK1979
All flights connecting Istanbul IST to London LHR.