Lufthansa LH8979 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the LH8979 flight operated by Lufthansa on Mar 6, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Rochester (ROC) to Washington D.C. (IAD). The flight is expected to depart at 14:46 and land at 15:39 .
Thu, Mar 5
Fri, Mar 6
Sat, Mar 7
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 22m early
Rochester(ROC)
14:52
Scheduled: 14:46, Mar 5
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport 1h 28m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
B8
Arrival Gate
A4B
Baggage
6
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Rochester(ROC)
14:46
Scheduled: 14:46, Mar 6
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport 1h 28m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
B8
Arrival Gate
A4B
Baggage
3
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Rochester(ROC)
14:46
Scheduled: 14:46, Mar 7
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport 1h 28m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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LH8979 Aircraft Details
Embraer RJ 135/140/145
Punctuality (Departure)
80%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97%
Early on average
10 minutes
Age
22y, 7m
Seats
50
Distance
--
Economy
Premium Economy
Onboard Amenities
None
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seating Plan
79 cm
Legroom
--
Seat width
105°
Reclining Angle
1-2
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
None
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seating Plan
97 cm
More legroom than on 11% of flights
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Seat width
105°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
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Flight History for LH8979
Trip.com historical records show that the last LH8979 flight departed on Thu, Mar 5 from ROC at approximately 14:52. This flight is expected to arrrive in IAD at 15:52.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Mar 1 | Rochester (ROC) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | E45X | 15:13 | 16:04 | Arrived |
| Mon, Mar 2 | Rochester (ROC) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | E45X | 15:22 | 16:19 | Arrived |
| Tue, Mar 3 | Rochester (ROC) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | E45X | -- | -- | Cancelled |
| Wed, Mar 4 | Rochester (ROC) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | E45X | 14:57 | 15:52 | Arrived |
| Thu, Mar 5 | Rochester (ROC) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | E45X | 14:52 | 15:52 | Arrived |
| Fri, Mar 6 | Rochester (ROC) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | E45X | 14:46 | 15:39 | Scheduled |
| Sat, Mar 7 | Rochester (ROC) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | E45X | 14:46 | 16:14 | Scheduled |
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LH8979 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of LH8979 is 80% (Late on average 20 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 10 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
80%
Late on average 20 minutes
Early
0%
On time
80%
30 mins late
17%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
3%
Cancelled
2%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97%
Early on average 10 minutes
Early
83%
On time
13%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
3%
Cancelled
2%
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Destination Info: Washington D.C. Weather & Time
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8°C - 14°C
Expected weather conditions upon arrival
0 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Rochester 15:39| Washington D.C. 15:39
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