United Airlines UA996 Flight Status Today

International flight United Airlines UA996 takes off from Dulles (IAD) United States to Accra (ACC) Ghana. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves Washington Dulles International Airport at 19:20 09 April 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Kotoka International Airport at 09:05 10 April 2026 Africa/Accra. The flight will last about 9 hours 45 minutes.

Current status of UA996 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 9 hours, 31 minutes

UA996 - UAL996 United Airlines (UA)
IAD Dulles United States
Flight IAD to ACC
ACC Accra Ghana
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 9 hours, 31 minutes
Departure Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA: IADICAO: KIAD
Scheduled 19:20 09 April 2026
Estimated 19:20 09 April 2026
None D26
Arrival Kotoka International Airport
IATA: ACCICAO: DGAA
Scheduled 09:05 10 April 2026
Estimated 09:05 10 April 2026
None None
UA996 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 9 hours 45 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 8521 kms / 5295 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 146
  • Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-8
  • Callsign: T-AER
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Accra
  • Current Time in Dulles: Thursday 2026-04-09 09:49 AM
  • Current Time in Accra: Thursday 2026-04-09 13:49 PM

United Airlines Flight UA996 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA996 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 9 hour(s) 45 minutes, with the flight distance of 8521 km (5295 miles).

What is the current status of United Airlines UA996 flight?

The current status of flight United Airlines UA996 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA996 flight?

All United Airlines UA996 flights are operated using Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

How many United Airlines UA996 flights are operated a week?

3 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA996 is operated on Wednesday, Friday, Sunday.