United Airlines UA978 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA978 flight operated by United Airlines on Sep 20, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Edinburgh (EDI). The flight is expected to depart at 22:25 (local time in Washington D.C., UTC-4) and arrive at 10:35 (local time in Edinburgh, UTC+1) .
Sat, Sep 19
Sun, Sep 20
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
7h 10m
Check-in Counter
AREA 4
Boarding Gate
D4
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
7h 10m
Check-in Counter
AREA 4
Boarding Gate
D30
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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UA978 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA978 flight from Washington D.C. to Edinburgh on 9/20/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 757-200. This aircraft has been in service for 26y, 10m. The aircraft has 169 seats.
Boeing 757-200
Punctuality (Departure)
53%
Punctuality (Arrival)
83%
Late on average
2 minutes
Age
26y, 10m
Seats
169
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
79 cm
Legroom
--
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
193 cm
Legroom
52 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
2-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is available
Power outlet
Seat Information
94 cm
More legroom than on 50% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
135°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Flight History for UA978
Trip.com historical records show that the last UA978 flight departed on Sat, Sep 19 from IAD at approximately 22:25. This flight is expected to arrrive in EDI at 09:52.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Sep 14 | Washington D.C. (IAD) | Edinburgh (EDI) | 752 | 22:42 | 10:20 | Arrived |
| Tue, Sep 15 | Washington D.C. (IAD) | Edinburgh (EDI) | 752 | 23:49 | 11:08 | Arrived |
| Wed, Sep 16 | Washington D.C. (IAD) | Edinburgh (EDI) | 752 | 22:45 | 09:59 | Arrived |
| Thu, Sep 17 | Washington D.C. (IAD) | Edinburgh (EDI) | 752 | 23:02 | 10:02 | Arrived |
| Fri, Sep 18 | Washington D.C. (IAD) | Edinburgh (EDI) | 752 | 23:11 | 10:09 | Arrived |
| Sat, Sep 19 | Washington D.C. (IAD) | Edinburgh (EDI) | 752 | 22:25 | 09:52 | Scheduled |
| Sun, Sep 20 | Washington D.C. (IAD) | Edinburgh (EDI) | 752 | 22:25 | 10:35 | Scheduled |
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UA978 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA978 is 53% (Late on average 48 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 2 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
53%
Late on average 48 minutes
Early
0%
On time
53%
30 mins late
23%
60 mins late
17%
90 mins late
7%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83%
Late on average 2 minutes
Early
67%
On time
17%
30 mins late
10%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
7%
Cancelled
0%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight ua978?
Flight ua978 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 22:25, arrival 10:35 (updated Sep 20, 2026).Is flight ua978 on time today?
Flight ua978 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 22:25, with arrival at 10:35. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight ua978 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ua978 is scheduled to depart at 22:25. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 22:25, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Sep 20, 2026).When is flight ua978 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ua978 is scheduled to arrive at 10:35. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 10:35. Status is Scheduled as of Sep 20, 2026.What route does flight ua978 fly?
Flight ua978 is operated by United Airlines from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Edinburgh (EDI). Typical flight time is about 7 hours 10 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.How can I check real-time status for flight ua978?
Track flight ua978 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight ua978 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ua978 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Sep 20, 2026). Contact United Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight ua978 departed from Washington D.C.?
Flight ua978 has not departed from Washington D.C. (IAD) yet and is currently on schedule for 22:25.What is the seat configuration for flight ua978?
Flight ua978 usually flies a Boeing 757-200 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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