United Airlines UA98 Flight Status Today

International flight United Airlines UA98 takes off from Los Angeles (LAX) United States to Melbourne (MEL) Australia. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves Los Angeles International Airport at 22:35 18 January 2026 America/Los_Angeles. The flight is expected to land at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 09:30 20 January 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 15 hours 55 minutes.

Current status of UA98 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 10 hours, 43 minutes

UA98 - UAL98 United Airlines (UA)
LAX Los Angeles United States
Flight LAX to MEL
MEL Melbourne Australia
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 10 hours, 43 minutes
Departure Los Angeles International Airport
IATA: LAXICAO: KLAX
Scheduled 22:35 18 January 2026
Estimated 22:35 18 January 2026
7 74
Arrival Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 09:30 20 January 2026
Estimated 09:30 20 January 2026
2 16
UA98 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AV 2000, LH 8928, LX 3098, NZ 9898, VA 8508
  • Flight Duration: 15 hours 55 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 12748 kms / 7921 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 252
  • Freight capacity: 40.2 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
  • Callsign: T-ASA
  • Departure Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Los Angeles: Sunday 2026-01-18 11:52 AM
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Monday 2026-01-19 06:52 AM

United Airlines UA98 Flight Statistics

United Airlines
United Airlines
FLIGHT NO UA98
AIRPLANE Boeing 787-9
ON TIME 13
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 1
ON TIME 26
DELAYED 1
CANCELLED 3
ON TIME 49
DELAYED 7
CANCELLED 4
ON TIME 67
DELAYED 13
CANCELLED 4
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

United Airlines UA98 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Sat 17 Jan
Scheduled On time
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-01-17T22:35
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-19T09:30
Fri 16 Jan
Scheduled On time
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-01-16T22:35
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-18T09:30
Thu 15 Jan
Scheduled On time
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-01-15T22:35
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-17T09:30
Wed 14 Jan
Scheduled On time
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-01-14T22:35
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-16T09:30
Tue 13 Jan
Scheduled On time
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-01-13T22:35
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-15T09:30
Mon 12 Jan
Scheduled On time
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-01-12T22:35
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-14T09:30
Sun 11 Jan
Scheduled On time
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-01-11T22:35
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-13T09:30
Sat 10 Jan
Scheduled On time
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-01-10T22:35
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-12T09:30
Fri 09 Jan
Scheduled On time
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-01-09T22:35
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-11T09:30
Thu 08 Jan
Scheduled On time
Los Angeles (LAX) 2026-01-08T22:35
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-10T09:30

Flight routes similar to United Airlines UA98

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Qantas QF94
Qantas 		18/01/2026
22:50 		15 hours 40 minutes
09:30
Air New Zealand NZ9898
Air New Zealand 		18/01/2026
22:35 		15 hours 55 minutes
09:30
Alaska Airlines AS5004
Alaska Airlines 		18/01/2026
22:50 		15 hours 40 minutes
09:30
Virgin Australia VA8508
Virgin Australia 		18/01/2026
22:35 		15 hours 55 minutes
09:30
SWISS LX3098
SWISS 		18/01/2026
22:35 		15 hours 55 minutes
09:30
Lufthansa LH8928
Lufthansa 		18/01/2026
22:35 		15 hours 55 minutes
09:30
WestJet WS6008
WestJet 		18/01/2026
22:50 		15 hours 40 minutes
09:30
Delta DL11
Delta 		18/01/2026
21:10 		15 hours 50 minutes
08:00

United Airlines Flight UA98 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA98 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 15 hour(s) 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 12748 km (7921 miles).

What is the current status of United Airlines UA98 flight?

The current status of flight United Airlines UA98 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA98 flight?

All United Airlines UA98 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

When does the flight United Airlines UA98 arrive?

Flight United Airlines UA98 arrives at 09:30.

Which terminal the flight United Airlines UA98 is arriving at?

Flight United Airlines UA98 arrives in Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at Terminal 2.

How many United Airlines UA98 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA98 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .