UA8581 Flight Status United Airlines: London to Vancouver (UAL8581)
LHR London
- Scheduled
- 14:30
- Actual
- 15:04
Terminal: 2 | Gate: B39
Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time GMT
YVR Vancouver
- Scheduled
- 17:20
- Actual
- 17:23
- Delay
Terminal: M | Gate: D55
Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time PDT
Landed 12h 12m ago 100%
LHR 15:04 YVR 17:23
7,578 km (4,709 mi) flown
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 7578 km / 4709 miles · Scheduled Duration: 10:50 · Actual Duration: 10:19 · Aircraft:
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UA 8581 Flight Status & Schedule United Airlines London to Vancouver
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 08 | LHR | YVR | 15:04 | 17:23 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 07 | LHR | YVR | 15:07 | 17:32 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | LHR | YVR | 15:11 | 17:40 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Nov 05 | LHR | YVR | 14:39 | 16:34 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 04 | LHR | YVR | 14:58 | 16:54 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 03 | LHR | YVR | 14:50 | 17:00 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 02 | LHR | YVR | 14:58 | 17:05 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 01 | LHR | YVR | 15:04 | 17:11 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 31 | LHR | YVR | 15:00 | 16:55 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 30 | LHR | YVR | 15:36 | 17:34 | Landed | Track > |
United Airlines flight UA 8581 links London and Vancouver, 7,578 km (4,709 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The timetable allows 10 h 50 min, but the flight usually takes about 10 h, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 34 minutes late and still landed at 17:23, just 3 minutes behind schedule.
About UA 8581
- Distance
- 7,578 km (4,709 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 10 h
- Flies
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- On time
- 9 of the last 10
- Average delay when late
- 20 min
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 2
Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Yesterday's 3-minute delay is well below the 3-hour threshold for compensation.
UA 8581 FAQ
- How long is the UA8581 flight?
- The timetable allows 10 h 50 min. London to Vancouver is 7,578 km (4,709 mi).
- How often is UA8581 late?
- 1 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 20 minutes on average.
- Which days does UA8581 fly?
- Six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does UA8581 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 2 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal M at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does UA8581 have?
- Also listed as UAL8581 (United Airlines' ICAO code) and UA 8581.
- Can I get compensation if UA8581 is delayed or cancelled?
- Up to £520 per passenger may be due under UK261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261.
UA8581 and London LHR to Vancouver YVR Flights
Flight UA8581 is a code-share United Airlines flight of the Air Canada operated AC861.
Other flights departing from London LHR: VS91, AC861, BA209, VS208
Other flights arriving at Vancouver YVR: AC861, UA1777, AC8294
All flights connecting London LHR to Vancouver YVR.