En-Route
Departure: Thu, Jun 4, 2026
Scheduled:
20:02
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Actual:
20:06
Arrival: Thu, Jun 4, 2026
Scheduled:
21:49
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Estimated:
21:06
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LH 8996 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jun 04 20:06 21:06
En-Route
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Jun 03 20:54 21:57
Landed
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Jun 02 20:39 21:43
Landed
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Jun 01 20:20 21:43
Landed
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May 31 20:09 21:23
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Lufthansa LH 8996 Washington to New Orleans Flight Information

Lufthansa Flight LH8996 connects Washington, United States to New Orleans, United States, taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport IAD and landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY.

How long is the LH8996 flight from Washington to New Orleans?

The average flight time from Washington to New Orleans is 2 hours and 12 minutes. The flight distance is 1536 km / 954 miles and the average flight speed is 698 km/h / 434 mph.

How many LH8996 flights are operated per week?

7 flights per week. The flight LH8996 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Lufthansa Flight LH8996 Washington to New Orleans?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Lufthansa Flight LH8996 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest LH8996 flight?

The latest flight took off on Friday, June 5th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 21:06.

How else can the flight LH8996 be referenced as?

This Lufthansa flight can also be referenced as DLH8996, LH 8996, DLH 8996.

How often is flight LH8996 delayed?

On average, 20% of all LH8996 flights are delayed. The average delay is 5 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled LH8996 flight or baggage issues?

If your LH8996 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.

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LH8996 and Washington IAD to New Orleans MSY Flights

Other flights departing from Washington IAD: UA2075, UA2042, UA1764, LX73

Other flights arriving at New Orleans MSY: UA2042, WN2293, WN4475, UA2170

All flights connecting Washington IAD to New Orleans MSY.

LH8996 Lufthansa Flight: Washington to New Orleans Route Map

LH8996 Lufthansa Flight Map: Washington to New Orleans
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