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Lufthansa LH8978 Flight Status Today
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.
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: Wednesday 2026-01-21 22:17 PM
- Current Time in Newark: Wednesday 2026-01-21 17:17 PM
Flight routes similar to Lufthansa LH8978
| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
|
UA523 United Airlines |
21/01/2026 11:30 |
7 hours 35 minutes 14:05 |
Lufthansa Flight LH8978 FAQs
What is the scheduled flight duration for Lufthansa LH8978 flight?
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.