Delta Air Lines DL5978 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the DL5978 flight operated by Delta Air Lines on Apr 5, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to London (LHR). The flight is expected to depart at 15:50 (local time in Los Angeles, UTC-7) and arrive at 09:32 (local time in London, UTC+1) .
Sat, Apr 4
Sun, Apr 5
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En route
Your flight has departed Los Angeles and is expected to arrive in London at 09:43.
10h 25m
Check-in Counter
098-107
Boarding Gate
131
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
10h 25m
Check-in Counter
098-107
Boarding Gate
131
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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DL5978
DL5978 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the DL5978 flight from Los Angeles to London on 4/5/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A350. This aircraft has been in service for 6y, 2m.
Airbus A350
Punctuality (Departure)
83%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100%
Early on average
30 minutes
Age
6y, 2m
Seats
--
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width better than on 30% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
More legroom than on 20% of flights
47 cm
Seat width better than on 20% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
2-4-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
112 cm
More legroom than on 11% of flights
51 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for DL5978
Trip.com historical records show that the last DL5978 flight departed on Sat, Apr 4 from LAX at approximately 16:01. This flight is expected to arrrive in LHR at 09:43.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Mar 30 | Los Angeles (LAX) | London (LHR) | A35K | 16:15 | 09:51 | Arrived |
| Tue, Mar 31 | Los Angeles (LAX) | London (LHR) | A35K | 16:00 | 09:27 | Arrived |
| Wed, Apr 1 | Los Angeles (LAX) | London (LHR) | A35K | 16:04 | 09:32 | Arrived |
| Thu, Apr 2 | Los Angeles (LAX) | London (LHR) | A35K | -- | -- | Canceled |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Los Angeles (LAX) | London (LHR) | A35K | 16:00 | 09:30 | Arrived |
| Sat, Apr 4 | Los Angeles (LAX) | London (LHR) | A35K | 16:01 | 09:43 | En route |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Los Angeles (LAX) | London (LHR) | A35K | 15:50 | 09:32 | Scheduled |
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DL5978 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of DL5978 is 83% (Late on average 16 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 30 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
83%
Late on average 16 minutes
Early
3%
On time
80%
30 mins late
17%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
1%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100%
Early on average 30 minutes
Early
97%
On time
3%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
1%
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