It's always a little reassuring when a flight sticks to its schedule, isn't it? For Delta Air Lines flight 5341, bound for Rochester, New York, on January 8th, 2026, it was a day where things largely went according to plan.
Departing from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), the Canadair Regional Jet 900, operated by Endeavor Air on behalf of Delta, was scheduled to leave at 10:00 AM EST. Interestingly, the actual departure was a touch earlier, with the aircraft pulling away from Gate A11 at 9:48 AM EST. This early start meant the flight was already ahead of its scheduled runway departure time of 10:26 AM EST, actually leaving the runway at 10:07 AM EST.
This slight head start carried through to the arrival at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC). The scheduled arrival time was 11:29 AM EST, but the flight touched down at 11:11 AM EST, a good 18 minutes ahead of schedule. The landing itself was smooth, with the aircraft reaching the runway at 11:03 AM EST, well within the expected timeframe.
It's worth noting that this particular flight also carried codes for other airlines, including Kenya Airways, LATAM Airlines, El Al, and Virgin Atlantic, a common practice in the airline industry. The tail number for this flight was N303PQ.
Looking at the event timeline, there were several adjustments made throughout the day, as is typical with flight operations. For instance, the departure gate was adjusted from an earlier designation to A11, and the tail number was updated a couple of days prior. These are the behind-the-scenes machinations that ensure everything runs as smoothly as possible. Ultimately, Delta flight 5341 completed its journey from JFK to ROC with a successful and timely arrival, offering passengers a predictable and pleasant travel experience.
