| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Dec 29 | YVR | YYC | 20:33 | 22:35 |
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| Dec 17 | YVR | YYC | 19:55 | 21:52 |
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WestJet Flight WS8979 connects Vancouver, Canada to Calgary, Canada, taking off from Vancouver International Airport YVR and landing at Calgary International Airport YYC.
How long is the WS8979 flight from Vancouver to Calgary?
The average flight time from Vancouver to Calgary is 59 minutes. The flight distance is 686 km / 426 miles and the average flight speed is 693 km/h / 431 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of WestJet Flight WS8979 Vancouver to Calgary?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for WestJet Flight WS8979 is 4.4/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
Which terminal is the flight WS8979 arriving at?
Flight WS8979 arrives at Calgary International Airport (YYC) Terminal M.
When was the latest WS8979 flight?
The latest flight took off on Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 22:35.
How else can the flight WS8979 be referenced as?
This WestJet flight can also be referenced as WJA8979, WS 8979, WJA 8979.
How often is flight WS8979 delayed?
On average, 100% of all WS8979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 38 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WS8979 flight or baggage issues?
If your WS8979 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 WS8979 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Vancouver YVR: AC8033, WS3466, 4N578, AC316
Other flights arriving at Calgary YYC: WS3630, WS2383, WS3714, F8550
All flights connecting Vancouver YVR to Calgary YYC.
