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LH8978 - DLH8978
Lufthansa (LH)
FNC
Funchal Portugal
EWR
Newark United States
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LH8978 Detail
- Type: International Flight
- Flight Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
- Flight Distance: 5115 kms / 3178 miles
Airline
- Lufthansa
- IATA: LH
- ICAO: DLH
- Operating Days: Wednesday
Passenger Services
- Service type: None
- Seats: None
- Freight capacity: None
- Passenger classes: None
More Detail
- Aircraft: Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
- Callsign: None
- Departure Timezone: Europe/Lisbon
- Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
- Current Time in Funchal: Sunday 2025-11-23 08:45 AM
- Current Time in Newark: Sunday 2025-11-23 03:45 AM
International flight Lufthansa LH8978 takes off from Funchal (FNC) Portugal to Newark (EWR) United States. It's operated by Lufthansa. The plane leaves Madeira Airport at 11:30 Europe/Lisbon. The flight is expected to land at Newark Liberty International Airport at 14:00 America/New_York. The flight will last about 7 hours 30 minutes.
Similar flight route from Funchal (FNC) to Newark (EWR)
| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
|
UA523 United Airlines |
23/11/2025 11:30 |
7 hours 35 minutes 14:05 |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How long is the flight from Funchal to Newark?
On average, nonstop flight takes 7 hour(s) 30 minutes, with the flight distance of 5115 km (3178 miles).
What type of aircraft is used for the Lufthansa LH8978 flight?
All Lufthansa LH8978 flights are operated using Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger aircraft.
Which terminal the flight Lufthansa LH8978 is arriving at?
Flight Lufthansa LH8978 arrives in Newark Liberty International Airport at Terminal C.
How many Lufthansa LH8978 flights are operated a week?
1 flights per week. The Flight Lufthansa LH8978 is operated on Wednesday.