Lufthansa LH8517 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Lufthansa LH8517 takes off from Houston (IAH) United States to McAllen (MFE) United States. It's operated by Lufthansa. The plane leaves George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 16:32 28 February 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at McAllen International Airport at 18:03 28 February 2026 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 1 hours 31 minutes.

Current status of LH8517 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 7 hours, 47 minutes

LH8517 - DLH8517 Lufthansa (LH)
IAH Houston United States
Flight IAH to MFE
MFE McAllen United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 7 hours, 47 minutes
Departure George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 16:32 28 February 2026
Estimated 16:32 28 February 2026
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Arrival McAllen International Airport
IATA: MFEICAO: KMFE
Scheduled 18:03 28 February 2026
Estimated 18:03 28 February 2026
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LH8517 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AC 3082, CM 1596, UA 4322
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 31 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 509 kms / 316 miles
Airline
  • Lufthansa
  • IATA: LH
  • ICAO: DLH
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 50
  • Freight capacity: 1 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Shuttle, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Embraer EMB-145XR
  • Callsign: GEC8517
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in Houston: Saturday 2026-02-28 08:45 AM
  • Current Time in McAllen: Saturday 2026-02-28 08:45 AM

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Lufthansa Flight LH8517 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Lufthansa LH8517 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 31 minutes, with the flight distance of 509 km (316 miles).

What is the current status of Lufthansa LH8517 flight?

The current status of flight Lufthansa LH8517 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Lufthansa LH8517 flight?

All Lufthansa LH8517 flights are operated using Embraer EMB-145XR aircraft.

How many Lufthansa LH8517 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Lufthansa LH8517 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .