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Delta Airlines DL6979 Flight Status Tracker

DL6979 is a domestic flight operated by Delta Airlines. DL6979 is departing from Recife (REC), Brazil and arriving at Rio de Janeiro (GIG), Brazil. The flight distance is about 1852.93 km or 1151.36 miles and flight time is 2 hours 47 minutes. Get the latest status of DL6979 / DAL6979 here.

Update on Feb. 26, 2026, 8:06 p.m.

Lastest Status

Scheduled On time
DL Flight Status
REC
Departure
Recife Airport
Scheduled Departure:
16:15
Estimate Departure:
16:15
Departure Terminal:
N/A Gate None
Flight Status
Distance:
1852.93 km / 1151.36 miles or 1000.50 nautical miles.
GIG
Arrival
Rio De Janeiro Internacional Airport
Scheduled Arrival:
23:55
Estimate Arrival:
23:55
Arrival Terminal:
N/A Gate None

Flight DL6979 detail information

  • Type Domestic Flight
  • Route Departure Recife (REC), Brazil and arriving at Rio de Janeiro (GIG), Brazil
  • Airlines Delta Airlines (DL)
  • Aircraft 738
  • Flight Duration 2 hours 47 minutes
  • Flight Distance 1852.93 km /1151.36 miles
  • Operating Days

DL6979 Airports

Departures
  • Airport: Recife Airport, Brazil
  • ICAO Code: REC
  • REC Current time: 02:24 02-Mar-2026
Arrivals
  • Airport: Rio De Janeiro Internacional Airport, Brazil
  • ICAO Code: GIG
  • GIG Current time: 02:24 02-Mar-2026

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