Lufthansa LH8979 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Lufthansa LH8979 takes off from Rochester (ROC) United States to Dulles (IAD) United States. It's operated by Lufthansa. The plane leaves Greater Rochester International Airport at 14:48 19 January 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Washington Dulles International Airport at 16:17 19 January 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 1 hours 29 minutes.

Current status of LH8979 is Departed Delayed by 4h 48m Estimated Arrival in 28 minutes

LH8979 - DLH8979 Lufthansa (LH)
ROC Rochester United States
Flight ROC to IAD
IAD Dulles United States
Departed Delayed by 4h 48m Estimated Arrival in 28 minutes
Departure Greater Rochester International Airport
IATA: ROCICAO: KROC
Scheduled 14:48 19 January 2026
Actual 19:15 19 January 2026
None B6
Arrival Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA: IADICAO: KIAD
Scheduled 16:17 19 January 2026
Estimated 21:05 19 January 2026
None A4B
LH8979 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: OS 7820, SN 8977, UA 4860
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 29 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 464 kms / 288 miles
Airline
  • Lufthansa
  • IATA: LH
  • ICAO: DLH
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 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 EMB-145XR
  • Callsign: GEC8979
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Rochester: Monday 2026-01-19 20:37 PM
  • Current Time in Dulles: Monday 2026-01-19 20:37 PM

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Lufthansa Flight LH8979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Lufthansa LH8979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 29 minutes, with the flight distance of 464 km (288 miles).

What is the current status of Lufthansa LH8979 flight?

The current status of flight Lufthansa LH8979 is Departed Delayed by 4h 48m.

What type of aircraft is used for the Lufthansa LH8979 flight?

All Lufthansa LH8979 flights are operated using Embraer EMB-145XR aircraft.

How many Lufthansa LH8979 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Lufthansa LH8979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.