United Airlines UA261 flight status now

Current status of UA261 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 46 minutes

UA261 - UAL261 United Airlines (UA)
MAD Madrid Spain
Flight MAD to IAD
IAD Dulles United States
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 46 minutes
Departure Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
IATA: MADICAO: LEMD
Scheduled 11:05 17 November 2025
Actual 11:00 17 November 2025
1 A8
Arrival Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA: IADICAO: KIAD
Scheduled 14:00 17 November 2025
Estimated 13:47 17 November 2025
None C11
UA261 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AC 3922, LH 9401
  • Flight Duration: 8 hours 55 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 767-300 (winglets) Passenger
  • Callsign: F-KCVO1
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/Madrid
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Madrid: Monday 2025-11-17 18:01 PM
  • Current Time in Dulles: Monday 2025-11-17 12:01 PM

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 11:05 17 November 2025 Europe/Madrid. The flight is expected to land at Washington Dulles International Airport at 14:00 17 November 2025 America/New_York. The flight will last about 8 hours 55 minutes.

Similar flight route from Madrid (MAD) to Dulles (IAD)

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Aer Lingus EI5869
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Qatar Airways QR7232
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Air Canada AC3922
Air Canada 		17/11/2025
11:05 		8 hours 55 minutes
14:00
Lufthansa LH9401
Lufthansa 		17/11/2025
11:05 		8 hours 32 minutes
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Finnair AY5647
Finnair 		17/11/2025
16:20 		8 hours 55 minutes
19:15

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Madrid to Dulles?

On average, nonstop flight takes 8 hour(s) 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 6140 km (3815 miles).

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

All United Airlines UA261 flights are operated using Boeing 767-300 (winglets) 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.