Landed On Time
Terminal: 1 | Gate: A8
Departure: Wed, Jun 3, 2026
Scheduled:
11:15
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Actual:
11:33
Arrival: Wed, Jun 3, 2026
Scheduled:
13:50
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Actual:
13:31
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UA 261 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jun 03 11:33 13:31
Landed
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Jun 02 11:34 13:07
Landed
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Jun 01 11:36 13:42
Landed
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May 31 12:29 14:17
Landed Late
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May 30 11:37 13:39
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United Airlines UA 261 Madrid to Washington Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA261 connects Madrid, Spain to Washington, United States, taking off from Madrid Barajas Airport MAD and landing at Washington Dulles International Airport IAD.

How long is the UA261 flight from Madrid to Washington?

The average flight time from Madrid to Washington is 7 hours and 51 minutes. The flight distance is 6126 km / 3806 miles and the average flight speed is 779 km/h / 484 mph.

How many UA261 flights are operated per week?

7 flights per week. The flight UA261 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA261 Madrid to Washington?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA261 is 4.6/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest UA261 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 13:31.

How else can the flight UA261 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL261, UA0261, UA 261, UAL 261.

How often is flight UA261 delayed?

On average, 20% of all UA261 flights are delayed. The average delay is 125 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA261 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA261 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

See our UA261 Flight Tracker above for more details.

UA261 and Madrid MAD to Washington IAD Flights

Flight UA261 is code-shared by 2 airlines using the flight numbers AC3922, LH9401

Other flights departing from Madrid MAD: FR188, IB559, IB1659, IB1361

Other flights arriving at Washington IAD: UA243, UA399, UA2752, UA2057

All flights connecting Madrid MAD to Washington IAD.

UA261 United Airlines Flight: Madrid to Washington Route Map

UA261 United Airlines Flight Map: Madrid to Washington
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