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| Dec 17 | ORD | ICT | 16:07 | 17:39 |
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| Dec 15 | ORD | ICT | 15:35 | 17:47 |
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| Dec 13 | ORD | ICT | 16:52 | 18:32 |
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| Dec 12 | ORD | ICT | 15:56 | 17:35 |
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| Dec 10 | ORD | ICT | 16:18 | 17:50 |
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| Dec 08 | ORD | ICT | 15:56 | 17:29 |
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| Dec 06 | ORD | ICT | 15:53 | 17:32 |
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| Dec 05 | ORD | ICT | 15:59 | 17:37 |
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| Dec 04 | ORD | ICT | 18:29 | 20:03 |
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| Dec 03 | ORD | ICT | 18:50 | 17:47 |
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United Airlines Flight UA5261 connects Chicago, United States to Wichita, United States, taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD and landing at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport ICT.
How long is the UA5261 flight from Chicago to Wichita?
The average flight time from Chicago to Wichita is 1 hour and 35 minutes. The flight distance is 945 km / 587 miles and the average flight speed is 559 km/h / 348 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA5261 Chicago to Wichita?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA5261 is 4.7/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest UA5261 flight?
The latest flight took off on Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 17:39.
How else can the flight UA5261 be referenced as?
This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL5261, UA 5261, UAL 5261.
How often is flight UA5261 delayed?
On average, 30% of all UA5261 flights are delayed. The average delay is 61 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA5261 flight or baggage issues?
If your UA5261 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 UA5261 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Flight UA5261 is code-shared by 5 airlines using the flight numbers AC4289, CM1399, LH8848, NH7618, NZ2461
Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: UA3525, UA4539, UA5340, UA5693
Other flights arriving at Wichita ICT: WN3029, DL3689, AA2608, WN1965
All flights connecting Chicago ORD to Wichita ICT.