United Airlines
UA 861
28/07/2026
IAD
GRU
Chantilly
Washington Dulles International Airport
10h
7649 km
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport
Preliminary check
This flight falls within the cases that may give a right to compensation.
€600per passenger
Start compensation claimFlight UA 861 on 28/07/2026 from Chantilly to Sao Paulo arrived 13h 48min late.
With an arrival delay of 3 hours or more, Reg. EC 261/2004 provides compensation unless the airline proves extraordinary circumstances.
Scheduled times
Departure · IAD
22:30
28/07 · EDT
02:30 UTC · 29/07
Arrival · GRU
09:30
29/07 · GMT-3
12:30 UTC · 29/07
Actual times
Departure
12:21
29/07 · EDT
16:21 UTC · 29/07
Arrival
23:18
29/07 · GMT-3
02:18 UTC · 30/07
Operator & Codeshare
United Airlines
Operating carrier
Also sold as:
- NHNH 7254ANA
EU 261/2004 compensation must always be claimed from the operating carrier.
Reliability of the IAD → GRU route
171 flights analysed over 2025-08 → 2026-07
54′
Average delay
8.8%
EC 261 cases
2.3%
Cancelled
828′
Worst delay
On-time performance by time of day
Share of on-time flights and average arrival delay for each time band.
Airlines on this route
| Airline | Flights | On time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 171 | 67% | 54′ |
UA 861 on other days
Arrival delay across the last 12 recorded days
Each bar is one day: the taller it is, the later the flight arrived. Click to open that flight.
Event timeline
- UTC 29/07 16:26Airline
Flight departed
- Estimated Gate Departure changed 12:25 → 12:21
- UTC 29/07 16:26Airline
Schedule update
- Estimated Gate Departure changed 12:20 → 12:25
Your rights on this route
Reg. EC 261/2004, art. 7 — the amount depends on flight distance
This is the amount the regulation sets for this distance band. It is not a promise of outcome: it is owed only if the conditions are met (at least 3 hours' arrival delay, cancellation, denied boarding) and the airline cannot prove extraordinary circumstances.
Frequently asked questions
- When is compensation due?
- When the flight reaches its destination at least 3 hours late, is cancelled with less than 14 days' notice, or you are denied boarding due to overbooking. On this route the amount is €600 per passenger.
- What counts as extraordinary circumstances?
- Events outside the airline's control: prohibitive weather, air traffic control strikes, medical or security emergencies. An ordinary technical fault or a strike by the airline's own staff usually does not qualify.
- How long do I have to claim?
- In Italy the limitation period is 2 years from the flight date. In other European countries it can run to 5 or 6 years, depending on the law applicable to the carrier.
- Does it apply if my ticket was cheap?
- Yes. Compensation under Reg. EC 261/2004 depends only on route distance and the disruption suffered, never on the ticket price. On this route it is €600 regardless of the fare.
Irregularity detected
You may be entitled to up to €600
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