Air China CA981 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the CA981 flight operated by Air China on Apr 9, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Beijing (PEK) to New York (JFK). The flight is expected to depart at 19:35 (local time in Beijing, UTC+8) and land at 21:50 (local time in New York, UTC-4) .
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 45m early
10971km
15h 40m
Check-in Counter
H
Boarding Gate
E36
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
10971km
15h 30m
Check-in Counter
H17-H32
Boarding Gate
E31
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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CA981 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the CA981 flight flying from Beijing to New York on 4/9/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 747-8I. This aircraft has been in service for 10y, 11m. The aircraft is equipped with 365 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 10,971km.
Boeing 747-8I
Punctuality (Departure)
80%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100%
Early on average
51 minutes
Age
10y, 11m
Seats
365
Flight Distance
10,971km
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
First
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
105°
Reclining Angle
3-4-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
102 cm
Legroom
--
Seat width
105°
Reclining Angle
3-4-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
152 cm
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
2-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
211 cm
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Recent Flight History for CA981
Trip.com historical records show that the last CA981 flight departed on Wed, Apr 8 from PEK at approximately 19:53. This flight is expected to arrrive in JFK at 22:20.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Wed, Apr 1 | Beijing (PEK) | New York (JFK) | 74H | 19:46 | 21:56 | Arrived |
| Thu, Apr 2 | Beijing (PEK) | New York (JFK) | 74H | 19:55 | 22:25 | Arrived |
| Sat, Apr 4 | Beijing (PEK) | New York (JFK) | 74H | 20:00 | 22:22 | Arrived |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Beijing (PEK) | New York (JFK) | 74H | 19:51 | 21:45 | Arrived |
| Mon, Apr 6 | Beijing (PEK) | New York (JFK) | 74H | 19:52 | 21:36 | Arrived |
| Wed, Apr 8 | Beijing (PEK) | New York (JFK) | 74H | 19:53 | 22:20 | Arrived |
| Thu, Apr 9 | Beijing (PEK) | New York (JFK) | 74H | 19:35 | 21:50 | Scheduled |
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CA981 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of CA981 is 80% (Late on average 21 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 51 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
80%
Late on average 21 minutes
Early
0%
On time
80%
30 mins late
20%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100%
Early on average 51 minutes
Early
100%
On time
0%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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