United Airlines UA981 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

International flight United Airlines UA981 takes off from Dublin (DUB) Ireland to Chicago (ORD) United States. It's operated by United Airlines. The plane leaves Dublin Airport at 11:35 06 May 2026 Europe/Dublin. The flight is expected to land at O'Hare International Airport at 13:40 06 May 2026 America/Chicago. The flight will last about 8 hours 5 minutes.

Current status of UA981 is Departed Delayed by 2h 38m Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 11 minutes

UA981 - UAL981 United Airlines (UA)
DUB Dublin Ireland
Flight DUB to ORD
ORD Chicago United States
Departed Delayed by 2h 38m Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 11 minutes
Departure Dublin Airport
IATA: DUBICAO: EIDW
Scheduled 11:35 06 May 2026
Actual 14:16 06 May 2026
T2 USPC
Arrival O'Hare International Airport
IATA: ORDICAO: KORD
Scheduled 13:40 06 May 2026
Estimated 16:18 06 May 2026
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UA981 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AC 3682, LH 7770, OS 7869, SN 8829
  • Flight Duration: 8 hours 5 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 5913 kms / 3674 miles
Airline
  • United Airlines
  • IATA: UA
  • ICAO: UAL
  • Operating Days: Friday
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 787-8
  • Callsign: T-F5M
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/Dublin
  • Arrival Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Current Time in Dublin: Wednesday 2026-05-06 21:07 PM
  • Current Time in Chicago: Wednesday 2026-05-06 15:07 PM

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United Airlines Flight UA981 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for United Airlines UA981 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 8 hour(s) 5 minutes, with the flight distance of 5913 km (3674 miles).

What is the current status of United Airlines UA981 flight?

The current status of flight United Airlines UA981 is Departed Delayed by 2h 38m.

What type of aircraft is used for the United Airlines UA981 flight?

All United Airlines UA981 flights are operated using Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

When does the flight United Airlines UA981 arrive?

Flight United Airlines UA981 arrives at 13:40.

Which terminal the flight United Airlines UA981 is arriving at?

Flight United Airlines UA981 arrives in O'Hare International Airport at Terminal 1.

How many United Airlines UA981 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight United Airlines UA981 is operated on Friday.