Lufthansa LH8979 flight status now

Current status of LH8979 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 38 minutes

LH8979 - DLH8979 Lufthansa (LH)
ROC Rochester United States
Flight ROC to IAD
IAD Dulles United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 38 minutes
Departure Greater Rochester International Airport
IATA: ROCICAO: KROC
Scheduled 14:55 18 November 2025
Estimated 14:55 18 November 2025
None B8
Arrival Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA: IADICAO: KIAD
Scheduled 16:17 18 November 2025
Estimated 16:17 18 November 2025
None A3C
LH8979 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: OS 7820, SN 8977, UA 4482
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 22 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: Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 and Challenger 870
  • Callsign: GEC8979
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Rochester: Tuesday 2025-11-18 14:17 PM
  • Current Time in Dulles: Tuesday 2025-11-18 14:17 PM

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 14:55 18 November 2025 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Washington Dulles International Airport at 16:17 18 November 2025 America/New_York. The flight will last about 1 hours 22 minutes.

Similar flight route from Rochester (ROC) to Dulles (IAD)

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Austrian Airlines OS7820
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11:55

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Rochester to Dulles?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 22 minutes, with the flight distance of 464 km (288 miles).

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

All Lufthansa LH8979 flights are operated using Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 and Challenger 870 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.