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| Jul 19 | FNC | EWR | 13:05 | 14:54 |
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| Jul 17 | FNC | EWR | 09:54 | 11:53 |
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| Jul 15 | FNC | EWR | 10:02 | 12:02 |
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| Jul 12 | FNC | EWR | 09:55 | 11:58 |
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| Jul 10 | FNC | EWR | 11:13 | 13:10 |
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| Jul 08 | FNC | EWR | 09:56 | 12:08 |
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| Jul 05 | FNC | EWR | 09:50 | 11:43 |
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| Jul 03 | FNC | EWR | 09:52 | 11:42 |
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| Jul 01 | FNC | EWR | 09:56 | 11:34 |
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| Jun 28 | FNC | EWR | 09:49 | 12:04 |
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Lufthansa Flight LH8978 connects Funchal, Portugal to New York, United States, taking off from Funchal Cristiano Ronaldo Airport FNC and landing at New York Newark Liberty International Airport EWR.
How long is the LH8978 flight from Funchal to New York?
The average flight time from Funchal to New York is 6 hours and 57 minutes. The flight distance is 5102 km / 3171 miles and the average flight speed is 734 km/h / 456 mph.
How many LH8978 flights are operated per week?
3 flights per week. The flight LH8978 is operated on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Lufthansa Flight LH8978 Funchal to New York?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Lufthansa Flight LH8978 is 4.6/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
Which terminal is the flight LH8978 arriving at?
Flight LH8978 arrives at New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) Terminal C.
When was the latest LH8978 flight?
The latest flight took off on Sunday, July 19th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 14:54.
How else can the flight LH8978 be referenced as?
This Lufthansa flight can also be referenced as DLH8978, LH 8978, DLH 8978.
How often is flight LH8978 delayed?
On average, 20% of all LH8978 flights are delayed. The average delay is 112 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled LH8978 flight or baggage issues?
If your LH8978 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.
See our LH8978 Flight Tracker above for more details.
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Other flights departing from Funchal FNC: UA523, U27622, NT4063, EW611
Other flights arriving at New York EWR: UA351, UA957, UA523, AS9261
All flights connecting Funchal FNC to New York EWR.
