How long is the WN979 flight?

The timetable allows 1 h 20 min. Columbus to Chicago is 454 km (282 mi).

What other flight numbers does WN979 have?

Also listed as SWA979 (Southwest Airlines' ICAO code) and WN 979.

WN979 Flight Status Southwest Airlines: Columbus to Chicago (SWA979)

Southwest Airlines WN 979

Landed On Time

CMH Columbus

Scheduled: 17:00
Actual: 17:06

Gate: A6

Departure: Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · local time EST

Port Columbus International Airport (CMH)

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MDW Chicago

Scheduled: 17:20
Actual: 16:53
Delay

Gate: A12

Arrival: Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · local time CST

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

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Landed 36h 40m ago 100%

CMH 17:06 MDW 16:53

454 km (282 mi) flown

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 454 km / 282 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:20 · Actual Duration: 00:47

This flight started in Baltimore (BWI): WN979 Baltimore to Columbus departs at 15:00 local time on Nov 7.

WN 979 Flight Status & Schedule Southwest Airlines Columbus to Chicago

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 07	CMH	MDW	17:06	16:53	Landed	Track >

Southwest Airlines' Columbus–Chicago flight covers 454 km (282 mi) and runs once a week, on Saturdays. The timetable allows 1 h 20 min; there is not enough recent history yet to say how long it usually takes. On Saturday it left on time and landed at 16:53, 27 minutes early.

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About WN 979

Route: Port Columbus International Airport CMH to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW
Distance: 454 km (282 mi)
Scheduled flight time: 1 h 20 min
Flies: Sat

WN 979 FAQ

How long is the WN979 flight?: The timetable allows 1 h 20 min. Columbus to Chicago is 454 km (282 mi).
Which days does WN979 fly?: Once a week, on Saturdays, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
What other flight numbers does WN979 have?: Also listed as SWA979 (Southwest Airlines' ICAO code) and WN 979.

WN979 and Columbus CMH to Chicago MDW Flights

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