Lufthansa LH8638 flight status now

Current status of LH8638 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 7 hours, 46 minutes

LH8638 - DLH8638 Lufthansa (LH)
IAH Houston United States
Flight IAH to MSY
MSY New Orleans United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 7 hours, 46 minutes
Departure George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 20:25 17 November 2025
Estimated 20:25 17 November 2025
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Arrival Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA: MSYICAO: KMSY
Scheduled 21:40 17 November 2025
Estimated 21:40 17 November 2025
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LH8638 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AC 5602, NZ 6781
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 15 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: Monday 2025-11-17 12:39 PM
  • Current Time in New Orleans: Monday 2025-11-17 12:39 PM

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 17 November 2025 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport at 21:40 17 November 2025 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 1 hours 15 minutes.

Similar flight route from Houston (IAH) to New Orleans (MSY)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Air Canada AC5698
Air Canada 		17/11/2025
16:30 		1 hours 15 minutes
17:45
United Airlines UA1647
United Airlines 		17/11/2025
14:50 		1 hours 12 minutes
16:02
United Airlines UA575
United Airlines 		17/11/2025
09:47 		1 hours 8 minutes
10:59
Air Canada AC4801
Air Canada 		17/11/2025
07:40 		1 hours 10 minutes
08:52
Spirit Airlines NK1706
Spirit Airlines 		17/11/2025
23:10 		1 hours 10 minutes
00:20
Air Canada AC5440
Air Canada 		17/11/2025
11:55 		1 hours 14 minutes
13:09
United Airlines UA491
United Airlines 		17/11/2025
07:40 		1 hours 10 minutes
08:52
Air New Zealand NZ6779
Air New Zealand 		17/11/2025
07:40 		1 hours 10 minutes
08:52

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Houston to New Orleans?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 15 minutes, with the flight distance of 491 km (305 miles).

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 .