LH8871 Flight Status Lufthansa: Chicago to Milan (DLH8871)
ORD Chicago
- Scheduled
- 21:35
- Actual
- 21:54
Terminal: 1 | Gate: C16
Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time CST
MXP Milan
- Scheduled
- 13:15
- Estimated
- 13:05
- Delay
Terminal: 1
Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time CET
Departed 8h 02m ago · lands in 8m 98%
ORD 21:54 MXP 13:05 +1
7,128 km (4,429 mi) flown · 131 km (81 mi) to go
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 7259 km / 4511 miles · Scheduled Duration: 08:40 · Typical Duration: 08:10 · Aircraft:
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LH 8871 Flight Status & Schedule Lufthansa Chicago to Milan
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 08 | ORD | MXP | 21:54 | 13:05 | En-Route | Track > |
| Nov 07 | ORD | MXP | 22:13 | 13:25 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | ORD | MXP | 21:59 | 13:08 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 05 | ORD | MXP | 22:04 | 13:02 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 04 | ORD | MXP | 22:00 | 13:23 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 03 | ORD | MXP | 22:33 | 13:49 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Nov 02 | ORD | MXP | 22:07 | 13:29 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 01 | ORD | MXP | 22:04 | 13:15 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 31 | ORD | MXP | 22:46 | 12:33 | Landed | Track > |
Lufthansa flight LH 8871 links Chicago and Milan, 7,259 km (4,511 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Its timetable allows 8 h 40 min; in practice it usually takes about 8 h 10 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left at 21:54, 19 minutes late, and is due in Milan at 13:05 the next day, 10 minutes early.
About LH 8871
- Distance
- 7,259 km (4,511 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 8 h 10 min
- Flies
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- On time
- 7 of the last 8
- Average delay when late
- 34 min
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 1
Arriving in the EU on an EU carrier, 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 8871 FAQ
- How long is the LH8871 flight?
- The timetable allows 8 h 40 min. Chicago to Milan is 7,259 km (4,511 mi).
- How often is LH8871 late?
- 1 of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 34 minutes on average.
- Which days does LH8871 fly?
- Six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does LH8871 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and arrives at Terminal 1 at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does LH8871 have?
- Also listed as DLH8871 (Lufthansa's ICAO code) and LH 8871.
- Can I get compensation if LH8871 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. Arriving in the EU on an EU carrier, this flight is covered by EU261.
LH8871 and Chicago ORD to Milan MXP Flights
Flight LH8871 is a code-share Lufthansa flight of the United Airlines operated UA416.
Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: AA150, OO4992, OO5386, OO5444
Other flights arriving at Milan MXP: UA416, W46452
All flights connecting Chicago ORD to Milan MXP.