United Airlines UA261 Flight Status Today

International flight United Airlines UA261 takes off from Madrid (MAD) Spain to Dulles (IAD) United States. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport at 11:15 12 April 2026 Europe/Madrid. The flight is expected to land at Washington Dulles International Airport at 14:00 12 April 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 8 hours 45 minutes.

Current status of UA261 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 2 hours, 26 minutes

UA261 - UAL261 United Airlines (UA)
MAD Madrid Spain
Flight MAD to IAD
IAD Dulles United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 2 hours, 26 minutes
Departure Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
IATA: MADICAO: LEMD
Scheduled 11:15 12 April 2026
Estimated 11:15 12 April 2026
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Arrival Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA: IADICAO: KIAD
Scheduled 14:00 12 April 2026
Estimated 14:21 12 April 2026
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UA261 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AC 3922, LH 9401
  • Flight Duration: 8 hours 45 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 6140 kms / 3815 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 167
  • Freight capacity: 17.1 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 767-400 Passenger
  • Callsign: F-KCVO1
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/Madrid
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Madrid: Sunday 2026-04-12 08:49 AM
  • Current Time in Dulles: Sunday 2026-04-12 02:49 AM

Flight routes similar to United Airlines UA261

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Lufthansa LH9401
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11:15 		8 hours 45 minutes
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Air Canada AC3922
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Iberia IB361
Iberia 		12/04/2026
12:20 		9 hours 26 minutes
15:30
Aer Lingus EI5869
Aer Lingus 		12/04/2026
12:20 		9 hours 10 minutes
15:30
Finnair AY5367
Finnair 		12/04/2026
12:20 		9 hours 10 minutes
15:30
American Airlines AA8729
American Airlines 		12/04/2026
12:20 		9 hours 10 minutes
15:30
Qatar Airways QR7232
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17:30

United Airlines Flight UA261 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA261 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 8 hour(s) 45 minutes, with the flight distance of 6140 km (3815 miles).

What is the current status of United Airlines UA261 flight?

The current status of flight United Airlines UA261 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA261 flight?

All United Airlines UA261 flights are operated using Boeing 767-400 Passenger aircraft.

How many United Airlines UA261 flights are operated a week?

3 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA261 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.