LH8868 Flight Status Lufthansa: Faro to New York (DLH8868)
LH 8868 Faro to New York Flight Status
Not scheduled today. Latest flight: September 22nd, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.
LH 8868 Flight Status & Schedule Lufthansa Faro to New York
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22 | FAO | EWR | 11:55 | 14:35 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 21 | FAO | EWR | 11:50 | 15:10 | Diverted | Claim > |
| Sep 19 | FAO | EWR | 11:53 | 14:32 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 17 | FAO | EWR | 12:02 | 14:33 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 15 | FAO | EWR | 11:46 | 14:18 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 14 | FAO | EWR | 12:10 | 14:35 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 12 | FAO | EWR | 11:54 | 14:36 | Landed | Track > |
| Sep 10 | FAO | EWR | 11:40 | 15:05 | Cancelled | Claim > |
| Sep 08 | FAO | EWR | 11:39 | 14:24 | Diverted | Track > |
| Sep 07 | FAO | EWR | 11:39 | 14:21 | Landed | Track > |
Lufthansa operates LH 8868 from Faro to New York, a 5,609 km (3,485 mi) trip. Its timetable allows 8 h 25 min; in practice it usually takes about 7 h 40 min, so it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 22 September 2026, landed on time.
About LH 8868
- Distance
- 5,609 km (3,485 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 7 h 40 min
- On time
- 7 of the last 10
- Usually departs from
- Gate 316
Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261. Compensation of up to €600 per passenger can apply when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled.
LH 8868 FAQ
- How long is the LH8868 flight?
- The timetable allows 8 h 25 min. Faro to New York is 5,609 km (3,485 mi).
- How often is LH8868 late?
- None of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late and 1 was cancelled and 2 were diverted.
- Which terminal does LH8868 use?
- It usually leaves from gate 316 at Faro Airport (FAO) and arrives at Terminal C at New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does LH8868 have?
- Also listed as DLH8868 (Lufthansa's ICAO code) and LH 8868.
- Can I get compensation if LH8868 is delayed or cancelled?
- Up to €600 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.
LH8868 and Faro FAO to New York EWR Flights
Flight LH8868 is a code-share Lufthansa flight of the United Airlines operated UA282.
Other flights departing from Faro FAO: FR9131, UA282, U27501
Other flights arriving at New York EWR: UA282, YX3686, UA4453
All flights connecting Faro FAO to New York EWR.