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| Jan 05 | DEN | DSM | 10:24 | 12:37 |
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| Jan 04 | DEN | DSM | 09:55 | 12:13 |
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| Jan 03 | DEN | DSM | 10:55 | 13:11 |
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| Jan 02 | DEN | DSM | 09:59 | 12:20 |
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| Jan 01 | DEN | DSM | 09:53 | 12:12 |
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| Dec 31 | DEN | DSM | 10:03 | 12:24 |
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| Dec 30 | DEN | DSM | 09:59 | 12:20 |
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| Dec 29 | DEN | DSM | 09:52 | 12:15 |
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| Dec 28 | DEN | DSM | 10:23 | 12:42 |
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| Dec 27 | DEN | DSM | 10:11 | 12:23 |
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United Airlines Flight UA5256 connects Denver, United States to Des Moines, United States, taking off from Denver International Airport DEN and landing at Des Moines International Airport DSM.
How long is the UA5256 flight from Denver to Des Moines?
The average flight time from Denver to Des Moines is 1 hour and 18 minutes. The flight distance is 946 km / 588 miles and the average flight speed is 726 km/h / 451 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA5256 Denver to Des Moines?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA5256 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest UA5256 flight?
The latest flight took off on Monday, January 5th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 12:37.
How else can the flight UA5256 be referenced as?
This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL5256, UA 5256, UAL 5256.
How often is flight UA5256 delayed?
On average, 10% of all UA5256 flights are delayed. The average delay is 29 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA5256 flight or baggage issues?
If your UA5256 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 UA5256 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Flight UA5256 is code-shared by 1 airline using the flight number AC4983
Other flights departing from Denver DEN: UA1584, WN855, UA672, UA2420
Other flights arriving at Des Moines DSM: AA4055, G4441, WN1351, AA3703
All flights connecting Denver DEN to Des Moines DSM.