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| Jul 27 | JFK | RDU | 20:30 | 22:32 |
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| Jul 26 | JFK | RDU | 21:29 | 22:35 |
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| Jul 25 | JFK | RDU | 21:05 | 22:16 |
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| Jul 24 | JFK | RDU | 21:19 | 22:32 |
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| Jul 23 | JFK | RDU | 21:15 | 22:32 |
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| Jul 22 | JFK | RDU | 23:30 | 22:32 |
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| Jul 20 | JFK | RDU | 00:26 | 22:32 |
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| Jul 19 | JFK | RDU | 20:30 | 22:32 |
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| Jul 18 | JFK | RDU | 20:29 | 22:31 |
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| Jul 17 | JFK | RDU | 20:46 | 21:56 |
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Turkish Airlines Flight TK8979 connects New York, United States to Raleigh-Durham, United States, taking off from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK and landing at Raleigh-Durham International Airport RDU.
How long is the TK8979 flight from New York to Raleigh-Durham?
The average flight time from New York to Raleigh-Durham is 1 hour and 11 minutes. The flight distance is 686 km / 427 miles and the average flight speed is 458 km/h / 285 mph.
How many TK8979 flights are operated per week?
6 flights per week. The flight TK8979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Turkish Airlines Flight TK8979 New York to Raleigh-Durham?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Turkish Airlines Flight TK8979 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
Which terminal is the flight TK8979 arriving at?
Flight TK8979 arrives at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) Terminal 2.
When was the latest TK8979 flight?
The latest flight was scheduled for Tuesday, July 28th, 2026 but was cancelled.
How else can the flight TK8979 be referenced as?
This Turkish Airlines flight can also be referenced as THY8979, TK 8979, THY 8979.
How often is flight TK8979 delayed?
On average, 10% of all TK8979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 3 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled TK8979 flight or baggage issues?
If your TK8979 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 TK8979 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Claim compensation for your flight delay or cancellation!
Flight delays happen, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept them. You may be entitled to as much as 600€ in compensation if your flight has been delayed, cancelled or overbooked within the last three years. Claim Compensation Now >
Other flights departing from New York JFK: AA4611, B6185, LA8181, LX15
Other flights arriving at Raleigh-Durham RDU: DL4648, DL5153, WN793, B6185
All flights connecting New York JFK to Raleigh-Durham RDU.
