Lufthansa LH8981 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Lufthansa LH8981 takes off from Chicago (ORD) United States to Houston (IAH) United States. It's operated by Lufthansa. The plane leaves O'Hare International Airport at 21:05 18 January 2026 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 00:12 19 January 2026 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 3 hours 7 minutes.

Current status of LH8981 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 10 hours, 30 minutes

LH8981 - DLH8981 Lufthansa (LH)
ORD Chicago United States
Flight ORD to IAH
IAH Houston United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 10 hours, 30 minutes
Departure O'Hare International Airport
IATA: ORDICAO: KORD
Scheduled 21:05 18 January 2026
Estimated 21:05 18 January 2026
1 C26
Arrival George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAHICAO: KIAH
Scheduled 00:12 19 January 2026
Estimated 00:12 19 January 2026
E 10
LH8981 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: NZ 6860
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 7 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1489 kms / 925 miles
Airline
  • Lufthansa
  • IATA: LH
  • ICAO: DLH
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-900 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets)
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in Chicago: Sunday 2026-01-18 10:35 AM
  • Current Time in Houston: Sunday 2026-01-18 10:35 AM

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Lufthansa Flight LH8981 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Lufthansa LH8981 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 7 minutes, with the flight distance of 1489 km (925 miles).

What is the current status of Lufthansa LH8981 flight?

The current status of flight Lufthansa LH8981 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Lufthansa LH8981 flight?

All Lufthansa LH8981 flights are operated using Boeing 737-900 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets) aircraft.

When does the flight Lufthansa LH8981 arrive?

Flight Lufthansa LH8981 arrives at 00:12.

Which terminal the flight Lufthansa LH8981 is arriving at?

Flight Lufthansa LH8981 arrives in George Bush Intercontinental Airport at Terminal E.

How many Lufthansa LH8981 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Lufthansa LH8981 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.