| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Sep 10 | JFK | RDU | 22:12 | 23:32 |
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| Sep 08 | JFK | RDU | 15:17 | 16:25 |
Landed
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| Sep 07 | JFK | RDU | 20:57 | 22:04 |
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| Sep 06 | JFK | RDU | 20:55 | 22:04 |
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| Sep 05 | JFK | RDU | 20:47 | 21:57 |
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| Sep 04 | JFK | RDU | 21:43 | 22:52 |
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| Sep 03 | JFK | RDU | 20:57 | 22:32 |
En-Route
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| Sep 02 | JFK | RDU | 15:38 | 16:57 |
Landed
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| Sep 01 | JFK | RDU | 16:14 | 17:16 |
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| Aug 31 | JFK | RDU | 20:30 | 22:32 |
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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 10 minutes. The flight distance is 686 km / 427 miles and the average flight speed is 538 km/h / 334 mph.
How many TK8979 flights are operated per week?
5 flights per week. The flight TK8979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, 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 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest TK8979 flight?
The latest flight took off on Friday, September 11th, 2026 with the flight status being Unknown on 23:32.
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, 30% of all TK8979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 19 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.
Other flights departing from New York JFK: B6185, B6820, B6923, OS36
Other flights arriving at Raleigh-Durham RDU: AA542, WN2579, B6185, AA2692
All flights connecting New York JFK to Raleigh-Durham RDU.
