Lufthansa LH8638 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Lufthansa LH8638 takes off from Houston (IAH) United States to New Orleans (MSY) United States. It's operated by Lufthansa. The plane leaves George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 20:25 01 January 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport at 21:41 01 January 2026 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 1 hours 16 minutes.

Current status of LH8638 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 17 hours, 19 minutes

LH8638 - DLH8638 Lufthansa (LH)
IAH Houston United States
Flight IAH to MSY
MSY New Orleans United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 17 hours, 19 minutes
Departure George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 20:25 01 January 2026
Estimated 20:25 01 January 2026
C 42
Arrival Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA: MSYICAO: KMSY
Scheduled 21:41 01 January 2026
Estimated 21:41 01 January 2026
None C7
LH8638 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AC 4525, CM 1625, NZ 6781
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 16 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 491 kms / 305 miles
Airline
  • Lufthansa
  • IATA: LH
  • ICAO: DLH
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 146
  • Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-900 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets)
  • Callsign: GEC8638
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in Houston: Thursday 2026-01-01 03:06 AM
  • Current Time in New Orleans: Thursday 2026-01-01 03:06 AM

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16:58 		1 hours 16 minutes
18:14
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Air New Zealand NZ6773
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18:14
United Airlines UA2170
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Mesa Airlines YV6155
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Lufthansa Flight LH8638 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Lufthansa LH8638 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 16 minutes, with the flight distance of 491 km (305 miles).

What is the current status of Lufthansa LH8638 flight?

The current status of flight Lufthansa LH8638 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Lufthansa LH8638 flight?

All Lufthansa LH8638 flights are operated using Boeing 737-900 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets) aircraft.

How many Lufthansa LH8638 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Lufthansa LH8638 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .