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 30 December 2025 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Washington Dulles International Airport at 16:21 30 December 2025 America/New_York. The flight will last about 1 hours 33 minutes.

Current status of LH8979 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 5 hours, 19 minutes

LH8979 - DLH8979 Lufthansa (LH)
ROC Rochester United States
Flight ROC to IAD
IAD Dulles United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 5 hours, 19 minutes
Departure Greater Rochester International Airport
IATA: ROCICAO: KROC
Scheduled 14:48 30 December 2025
Estimated 14:48 30 December 2025
None B8
Arrival Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA: IADICAO: KIAD
Scheduled 16:21 30 December 2025
Estimated 16:21 30 December 2025
None A5A
LH8979 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: OS 7820, SN 8977, UA 4860
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 33 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: Tuesday 2025-12-30 09:29 AM
  • Current Time in Dulles: Tuesday 2025-12-30 09:29 AM

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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) 33 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 Scheduled On time.

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.