United Airlines UA556 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight United Airlines UA556 takes off from Newark (EWR) United States to Phoenix (PHX) United States. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves Newark Liberty International Airport at 18:59 01 January 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport at 22:36 01 January 2026 America/Phoenix. The flight will last about 5 hours 37 minutes.

Current status of UA556 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 8 hours, 57 minutes

UA556 - UAL556 United Airlines (UA)
EWR Newark United States
Flight EWR to PHX
PHX Phoenix United States
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 8 hours, 57 minutes
Departure Newark Liberty International Airport
IATA: EWRICAO: KEWR
Scheduled 18:59 01 January 2026
Estimated 18:59 01 January 2026
A 16
Arrival Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA: PHXICAO: KPHX
Scheduled 22:36 01 January 2026
Estimated 22:36 01 January 2026
3 E5
UA556 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: LH 8622
  • Flight Duration: 5 hours 37 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 3431 kms / 2132 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 114
  • Freight capacity: 9.6 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
  • Callsign: F-KATL3
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Phoenix
  • Current Time in Newark: Thursday 2026-01-01 10:02 AM
  • Current Time in Phoenix: Thursday 2026-01-01 08:02 AM

United Airlines UA556 Flight Statistics

United Airlines
United Airlines
FLIGHT NO UA556
AIRPLANE Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
ON TIME 12
DELAYED 2
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 24
DELAYED 6
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 44
DELAYED 14
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 69
DELAYED 15
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

United Airlines UA556 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Wed 31 Dec
Departed On time
Newark (EWR) 2025-12-31T18:59
Phoenix (PHX) 2025-12-31T22:36
2025-12-31T19:13
Tue 30 Dec
Departed On time
Newark (EWR) 2025-12-30T18:44
Phoenix (PHX) 2025-12-30T22:21
2025-12-30T18:37
Mon 29 Dec
Scheduled On time
Newark (EWR) 2025-12-29T18:44
Phoenix (PHX) 2025-12-29T22:21
Sun 28 Dec
Scheduled On time
Newark (EWR) 2025-12-28T18:44
Phoenix (PHX) 2025-12-28T22:21
Sat 27 Dec
Scheduled On time
Newark (EWR) 2025-12-27T18:59
Phoenix (PHX) 2025-12-27T22:36
Fri 26 Dec
Scheduled On time
Newark (EWR) 2025-12-26T18:44
Phoenix (PHX) 2025-12-26T22:21
Thu 25 Dec
Scheduled On time
Newark (EWR) 2025-12-25T18:44
Phoenix (PHX) 2025-12-25T22:21
Wed 24 Dec
Departed On time
Newark (EWR) 2025-12-24T18:59
Phoenix (PHX) 2025-12-24T22:36
2025-12-24T18:57
Tue 25 Nov
Scheduled On time
Newark (EWR) 2025-11-25T13:37
Phoenix (PHX) 2025-11-25T15:23
Mon 24 Nov
Scheduled Delayed by 1h 23m
Newark (EWR) 2025-11-24T13:37
Phoenix (PHX) 2025-11-24T15:23

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United Airlines Flight UA556 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA556 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 5 hour(s) 37 minutes, with the flight distance of 3431 km (2132 miles).

What is the current status of United Airlines UA556 flight?

The current status of flight United Airlines UA556 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA556 flight?

All United Airlines UA556 flights are operated using Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger aircraft.

When does the flight United Airlines UA556 arrive?

Flight United Airlines UA556 arrives at 22:36.

Which terminal the flight United Airlines UA556 is arriving at?

Flight United Airlines UA556 arrives in Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport at Terminal 3.

How many United Airlines UA556 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA556 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .