Lufthansa LH8971 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Lufthansa LH8971 takes off from Greensboro/High Point (GSO) United States to Chicago (ORD) United States. It's operated by Lufthansa. The plane leaves Piedmont Triad International Airport at 17:19 28 February 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at O'Hare International Airport at 18:55 28 February 2026 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 2 hours 36 minutes.

Current status of LH8971 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 44 minutes

LH8971 - DLH8971 Lufthansa (LH)
GSO Greensboro/High Point United States
Flight GSO to ORD
ORD Chicago United States
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 44 minutes
Departure Piedmont Triad International Airport
IATA: GSOICAO: KGSO
Scheduled 17:19 28 February 2026
Actual 17:09 28 February 2026
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Arrival O'Hare International Airport
IATA: ORDICAO: KORD
Scheduled 18:55 28 February 2026
Estimated 18:34 28 February 2026
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LH8971 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AC 4007, NZ 2420, UA 4776
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 36 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 948 kms / 589 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: 1.5 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Shuttle, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Embraer 175
  • Callsign: GEC8971
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in Greensboro/High Point: Saturday 2026-02-28 17:50 PM
  • Current Time in Chicago: Saturday 2026-02-28 16:50 PM

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Lufthansa Flight LH8971 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Lufthansa LH8971 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 36 minutes, with the flight distance of 948 km (589 miles).

What is the current status of Lufthansa LH8971 flight?

The current status of flight Lufthansa LH8971 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Lufthansa LH8971 flight?

All Lufthansa LH8971 flights are operated using Embraer 175 aircraft.

When does the flight Lufthansa LH8971 arrive?

Flight Lufthansa LH8971 arrives at 18:55.

Which terminal the flight Lufthansa LH8971 is arriving at?

Flight Lufthansa LH8971 arrives in O'Hare International Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Lufthansa LH8971 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Lufthansa LH8971 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .