United Airlines UA261 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight United Airlines UA261 takes off from Denver (DEN) United States to Detroit (DTW) United States. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves Denver International Airport at 10:10 19 January 2026 America/Denver. The flight is expected to land at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 15:08 19 January 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 2 hours 58 minutes.

Current status of UA261 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 36 minutes

UA261 - UAL261 United Airlines (UA)
DEN Denver United States
Flight DEN to DTW
DTW Detroit United States
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 36 minutes
Departure Denver International Airport
IATA: DENICAO: KDEN
Scheduled 10:10 19 January 2026
Actual 10:09 19 January 2026
None A34
Arrival Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA: DTWICAO: KDTW
Scheduled 15:08 19 January 2026
Estimated 15:07 19 January 2026
N D4
UA261 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: AC 3381
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 58 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1807 kms / 1123 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 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger
  • Callsign: F-KCVO1
  • Departure Timezone: America/Denver
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Denver: Monday 2026-01-19 11:31 AM
  • Current Time in Detroit: Monday 2026-01-19 13:31 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 2 hour(s) 58 minutes, with the flight distance of 1807 km (1123 miles).

What is the current status of United Airlines UA261 flight?

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

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

All United Airlines UA261 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger aircraft.

When does the flight United Airlines UA261 arrive?

Flight United Airlines UA261 arrives at 15:08.

Which terminal the flight United Airlines UA261 is arriving at?

Flight United Airlines UA261 arrives in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at Terminal N.

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.