United Airlines UA978 Flight Status Today

International flight United Airlines UA978 takes off from Dulles (IAD) United States to Edinburgh (EDI) United Kingdom. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves Washington Dulles International Airport at 22:25 01 January 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Edinburgh Airport at 10:30 02 January 2026 Europe/London. The flight will last about 7 hours 5 minutes.

Current status of UA978 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 16 hours, 51 minutes

UA978 - UAL978 United Airlines (UA)
IAD Dulles United States
Flight IAD to EDI
EDI Edinburgh United Kingdom
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 16 hours, 51 minutes
Departure Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA: IADICAO: KIAD
Scheduled 22:25 01 January 2026
Estimated 22:25 01 January 2026
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Arrival Edinburgh Airport
IATA: EDIICAO: EGPH
Scheduled 10:30 02 January 2026
Estimated 10:30 02 January 2026
None None
UA978 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AC 4054, LH 9227
  • Flight Duration: 7 hours 5 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 5595 kms / 3476 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 183
  • Freight capacity: 12.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 757-200 (winglets) Passenger
  • Callsign: F-CYFC3
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in Dulles: Thursday 2026-01-01 05:34 AM
  • Current Time in Edinburgh: Thursday 2026-01-01 10:34 AM

Flight routes similar to United Airlines UA978

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
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22:20 		7 hours 10 minutes
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United Airlines Flight UA978 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA978 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 7 hour(s) 5 minutes, with the flight distance of 5595 km (3476 miles).

What is the current status of United Airlines UA978 flight?

The current status of flight United Airlines UA978 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA978 flight?

All United Airlines UA978 flights are operated using Boeing 757-200 (winglets) Passenger aircraft.

How many United Airlines UA978 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA978 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .