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CA859 Flight Status

According to Trip.com’s latest update for Air China flight CA859 from Beijing to Istanbul (PEK–IST): Flight CA859 has safely landed at Istanbul Airport (IST) at 07:39 (local time). Arrival was about 41m early.
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
BJS-IST

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Cancelled
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Beijing(PEK)
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Scheduled: 02:05, Nov 10
Beijing Capital International Airport
Istanbul(IST)
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Scheduled: 08:20, Nov 10
Istanbul Airport
Check-in Counter
H
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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BJS-IST

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 41m early
Beijing(PEK)
02:29
Scheduled: 02:20, Nov 11
Beijing Capital International Airport T3
7058km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 11h
Istanbul(IST)
07:39
Scheduled: 08:20, Nov 11
Istanbul Airport
Check-in Counter
H17-H32
Boarding Gate
E13
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
11
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BJS-IST

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Cancelled
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Beijing(PEK)
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Scheduled: 02:05, Nov 12
Beijing Capital International Airport T3
Istanbul(IST)
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Scheduled: 08:20, Nov 12
Istanbul Airport
Check-in Counter
H
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Delayed (may impact connections)

CA126
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Seoul (SEL) Beijing (BJS)
Scheduled: 18:55
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1h 26m late
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CA859 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the CA859 flight flying from Beijing to Istanbul on 11/11/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A330-300. This aircraft has been in service for 12y, 6m. The aircraft is equipped with 301 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 7,058km.
flight status
Airbus A330-300
Punctuality (Departure)
93 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Early on average
19 minutes
Age
12y, 6m
Seats
301
Flight Distance
7,058km

Recent Flight History for CA859

Check more records from Trip.com about CA859 before and after today
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Nov 7 Beijing (PEK) Istanbul (IST) JET -- -- Cancelled
Sun, Nov 8 Beijing (PEK) Istanbul (IST) 333 02:33 07:57 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Beijing (PEK) Istanbul (IST) 333 02:34 07:51 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Beijing (PEK) Istanbul (IST) JET -- -- Cancelled
Wed, Nov 11 Beijing (PEK) Istanbul (IST) 333 02:29 07:39 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Beijing (PEK) Istanbul (IST) JET -- -- Cancelled
Sat, Nov 14 Beijing (PEK) Istanbul (IST) JET -- -- Cancelled

CA859 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of CA859 is 93% (Late on average 16 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 19 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93 %
Late on average 16 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
93 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
39 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Early on average 19 minutes
Early
83 %
On time
13 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
39 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ca859?

    Flight ca859 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 07:39 (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight ca859 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 07:39; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight ca859 is scheduled to depart at 02:20. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 02:29, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight ca859 is scheduled to arrive at 08:20. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 07:39. Status is Arrived as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • For flight ca859, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is E13. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight ca859 is operated by Air China from Beijing (PEK) to Istanbul (IST). Typical flight time is about 11 hours; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight ca859 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 ca859 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 11, 2026). Contact Air China or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight ca859 has already left Beijing and completed its journey. Departure was 02:29; actual arrival 07:39.
  • Flight ca859 usually flies a Airbus A330-300 with seat layout 2-4-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Time on arrival: Beijing 12:39 | Istanbul 07:39

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