United UA978 Flight Status Tracker
UA978 is a international flight operated by United. UA978 is departing from Washington (IAD), United States and arriving at Edinburgh (EDI), Scotland. The flight distance is about 5594.67 km or 3476.37 miles and flight time is 7 hours 10 minutes. Get the latest status of UA978 / UAL978 here.
Update on Jan. 3, 2026, 9:14 p.m.
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| IAD | EDI |
Distance: 5594.67 km / 3476.37 miles or 3020.88 nautical miles.
Departure Washington Dulles Airport
Scheduled Departure: 10:25 p.m.
Departure Terminal : 3 Gate None
Arrival Edinburgh Airport
Scheduled Arrival: 10:30 a.m.
Arrival Terminal : E Gate None
Flight UA978 detail information
| Type | International Flight |
| Route | Departure Washington (IAD), United States and arriving at Edinburgh (EDI), Scotland |
| Airlines | United (UA) |
| Aircraft | Boeing 757-200 |
| Flight Duration | 7 hours 10 minutes |
| Flight Distance | 5594.67 km /3476.37 miles |
| Operating Days | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday |
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UA978 Airports
| Departures |
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| Airport: Washington Dulles Airport, United States |
| ICAO Code: IAD |
| IAD Current time: 07:15 28-Feb-2026 |
| Arrivals |
| Airport: Edinburgh Airport, Scotland |
| ICAO Code: EDI |
| EDI Current time: 12:15 28-Feb-2026 |