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 02 May 2026 Europe/Madrid. The flight is expected to land at Washington Dulles International Airport at 14:00 02 May 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 8 hours 35 minutes.

Current status of UA261 is Arrived On time

UA261 - UAL261 United Airlines (UA)
MAD Madrid Spain
Flight MAD to IAD
IAD Dulles United States
Arrived On time
Departure Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
IATA: MADICAO: LEMD
Scheduled 11:15 02 May 2026
Actual 11:19 02 May 2026
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Arrival Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA: IADICAO: KIAD
Scheduled 14:00 02 May 2026
Actual 13:54 02 May 2026
None C5
UA261 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AC 3922, LH 9401
  • Flight Duration: 8 hours 35 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: Saturday 2026-05-02 20:08 PM
  • Current Time in Dulles: Saturday 2026-05-02 14:08 PM

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United Airlines Flight UA261 FAQs

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

On average, nonstop flight takes 8 hour(s) 35 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 Arrived 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.