How long is the LH6979 flight?

The timetable allows 2 hours. Funchal to Porto is 1,191 km (740 mi).

What other flight numbers does LH6979 have?

Also listed as DLH6979 (Lufthansa's ICAO code) and LH 6979.

Can I get compensation if LH6979 is delayed or cancelled?

Up to €250 per passenger may be due under EU261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261.

LH6979 Flight Status Lufthansa: Funchal to Porto (DLH6979)

LH 6979 Funchal to Porto Flight Status

Not scheduled today (November 9th, 2026). Latest flight: November 3rd, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.

LH 6979 Flight Status & Schedule Lufthansa Funchal to Porto

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 03	FNC	OPO	21:40	23:24	Landed	Track >
Oct 27	FNC	OPO	21:48	23:30	Landed	Track >
Oct 25	FNC	OPO	00:09	01:54	Delayed	Track >

Lufthansa flight LH 6979 links Funchal and Porto, 1,191 km (740 mi) apart, and flies once a week, on Tuesdays. The timetable allows 2 hours; there is not enough recent history yet to say how long it usually takes. It is not flying today; the last flight, on Tuesday, landed on time.

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About LH 6979

Route: Funchal Cristiano Ronaldo Airport FNC to Porto Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport OPO
Distance: 1,191 km (740 mi)
Scheduled flight time: 2 h
Flies: Tue

Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261. Compensation of up to €250 per passenger can apply when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled.

LH 6979 FAQ

How long is the LH6979 flight?: The timetable allows 2 hours. Funchal to Porto is 1,191 km (740 mi).
Which days does LH6979 fly?: Once a week, on Tuesdays, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
What other flight numbers does LH6979 have?: Also listed as DLH6979 (Lufthansa's ICAO code) and LH 6979.
Can I get compensation if LH6979 is delayed or cancelled?: Up to €250 per passenger may be due under EU261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261.

LH6979 and Funchal FNC to Porto OPO Flights

Flight LH6979 is a code-share Lufthansa flight of the TAP Portugal operated TP1708.

Other flights departing from Funchal FNC: TP1708, U27636, TP1696

Other flights arriving at Porto OPO: FR9326, FR2029, TP1708

All flights connecting Funchal FNC to Porto OPO.