IAD → MHTWashington to Manchester

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Direct flights from Washington (IAD) to Manchester (MHT): 7 nonstop departures observed each week across 1 airline. 82% of the last 17 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 16 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 17 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 672 km, an estimated 1 hour 22 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Washington and Manchester. Updated 10 October 2026 at 10:48 UTC.

IAD Washington smooth · +13
MHT Manchester smooth · +0
672 km · ~1h 22m est.
dep bank 12:30–22:167x weekly
Runs reliable · 1 airline · 7x weekly · nonstop
82% on time

of the last 17 operated IAD → MHT flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −16 min. 0 of 17 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−16 minacross the last 17 operated legs
Flight time~1h 22mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures7x1 direct airline on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 17

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
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Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
United Airlines

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
United AirlinesUA82% on time

Flights UA4440 12:30 Mo Tu We Th Fr Su · UA4431 17:18 daily · UA4472 22:16 Mo Th Fr Su

History

operated legs · board outcomes
10-09UA4431dep +286 → arr+249
10-09UA4440departed+0
10-09UA4472dep +20 → arr−21
10-08UA4431dep +49 → arr−28
10-08UA4440dep +44 → arr+8
10-08UA4472dep +54 → arr+26
10-07UA4431dep +16 → arr−29
10-07UA4440dep +31 → arr−6
10-06UA4431dep +30 → arr−7
10-06UA4440dep +20 → arr−18
10-05UA4431dep +18 → arr−16
10-05UA4440dep +13 → arr−29
10-05UA4472dep +64 → arr+32
10-04UA4431dep +18 → arr−18
10-04UA4440dep +16 → arr−26
10-04UA4472dep +13 → arr−24
10-03UA4431dep +25 → arr−11

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
IADWashington +13 min smooth 🌤 overcast · N 0 kt Full IAD delay board →
MHTManchester +0 min smooth 🌤 few clouds · N 10 kt Full MHT delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at IAD and MHT: 37% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +5 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Washington to Manchester route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop IAD to MHT flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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IAD to MHT questions

Is IAD–MHT running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at IAD is the weaker end, route health score 91/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on IAD–MHT?

Operators schedule evening departures around 17:18 from IAD. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the MHT delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from IAD to MHT?

Great-circle distance is 672 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 77–88 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does IAD–MHT fly?

United Airlines runs the route with about 17 flights a week (daily). Since one carrier owns the route, a single disruption tends to ripple through the day.