LH8996 Flight Status Lufthansa: Washington to New Orleans (DLH8996)

Lufthansa LH 8996

Landed On Time

IAD Washington

Scheduled
18:31
Actual
18:43

Gate: D4

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time EST

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

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MSY New Orleans

Scheduled
20:26
Actual
20:03

Gate: C9

Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time CST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY)

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Landed 11h 57m ago 100%

IAD 18:43 MSY 20:03

1,536 km (954 mi) flown

Route map IAD to MSY Map of the great-circle route from Washington Dulles International Airport, United States to New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport, United States, 1536 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. UNITED STATES IAD MSY Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 1536 km / 954 miles · Scheduled Duration: 02:55 · Actual Duration: 02:20

LH 8996 Flight Status & Schedule Lufthansa Washington to New Orleans

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 08 IAD MSY 18:43 20:03 Landed Track >
Nov 07 IAD MSY 18:41 19:59 Landed Track >
Nov 06 IAD MSY 18:38 19:56 Landed Track >
Nov 05 IAD MSY 18:56 20:15 Landed Track >
Nov 04 IAD MSY 18:45 20:03 Landed Track >
Nov 03 IAD MSY 18:35 19:46 Landed Track >
Nov 02 IAD MSY 18:51 19:57 Landed Track >
Nov 01 IAD MSY 18:41 19:55 Landed Track >
Oct 31 IAD MSY 18:52 20:09 Landed Track >

Lufthansa flight LH 8996 links Washington and New Orleans, 1,536 km (954 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The timetable allows 2 h 55 min, but the flight usually takes about 2 h 20 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left on time and landed at 20:03, 23 minutes early.

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About LH 8996

Route
Washington Dulles International Airport IAD to New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY
Distance
1,536 km (954 mi)
Typical flight time
2 h 20 min
Flies
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time
9 of the last 9

LH 8996 FAQ

How long is the LH8996 flight?
The timetable allows 2 h 55 min. Washington to New Orleans is 1,536 km (954 mi).
How often is LH8996 late?
None of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does LH8996 fly?
Six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
What other flight numbers does LH8996 have?
Also listed as DLH8996 (Lufthansa's ICAO code) and LH 8996.

LH8996 and Washington IAD to New Orleans MSY Flights

Flight LH8996 is a code-share Lufthansa flight of the United Airlines operated UA251.

Other flights departing from Washington IAD: PD2724, UA251, YX5860

Other flights arriving at New Orleans MSY: UA251, WN2699, WN2819

All flights connecting Washington IAD to New Orleans MSY.