United UA1278 Flight Status Tracker
UA1278 is a international flight operated by United. UA1278 is departing from Los Angeles (LAX), United States and arriving at Cancun (CUN), Mexico. The flight distance is about 3409.76 km or 2118.73 miles and flight time is 4 hours 34 minutes. Get the latest status of UA1278 / UAL1278 here.
Update on Jan. 11, 2026, 3:28 p.m.
Lastest Status
Scheduled On time
| LAX | CUN |
Distance: 3409.76 km / 2118.73 miles or 1841.12 nautical miles.
Departure Los Angeles International Airport
Estimate Departure: 10:50
Scheduled Departure: 10:50
Departure Terminal : 7 Gate None
Arrival Cancun International Airport
Estimate Arrival: 17:00
Scheduled Arrival: 16:59
Arrival Terminal : 3 Gate None
Flight UA1278 detail information
| Type | International Flight |
| Route | Departure Los Angeles (LAX), United States and arriving at Cancun (CUN), Mexico |
| Airlines | United (UA) |
| Aircraft | Boeing 737-900 |
| Flight Duration | 4 hours 34 minutes |
| Flight Distance | 3409.76 km /2118.73 miles |
| Operating Days | Sunday |
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UA1278 Airports
| Departures |
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| Airport: Los Angeles International Airport, United States |
| ICAO Code: LAX |
| LAX Current time: 08:53 11-Jan-2026 |
| Arrivals |
| Airport: Cancun International Airport, Mexico |
| ICAO Code: CUN |
| CUN Current time: 11:53 11-Jan-2026 |