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DL281 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the DL281 flight operated by Delta Air Lines on Nov 12, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Seattle (SEA) to Shanghai (PVG). The flight is expected to depart at 14:40 (local time in Seattle, UTC-8) and land at 18:56 (local time in Shanghai, UTC+8) .
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
SEA-SHA

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1h 28m early
Seattle(SEA)
14:48
Scheduled: 14:40, Nov 11
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
9208km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 13h 15m
Shanghai(PVG)
18:27
Scheduled: 19:55, Nov 12
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
ZONE 3
Boarding Gate
S12
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
16
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SEA-SHA

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Seattle(SEA)
14:40
Scheduled: 14:40, Nov 12
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 13h 15m
Shanghai(PVG)
18:56
Scheduled: 19:55, Nov 13
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
ZONE 3
Boarding Gate
A3
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
14
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Seattle(SEA)
14:40
Scheduled: 14:40, Nov 13
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 13h 15m
Shanghai(PVG)
19:55
Scheduled: 19:55, Nov 14
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
ZONE 3
Boarding Gate
S9
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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DL280
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Shanghai (SHA) Seattle (SEA)
Scheduled: 12:00
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DL281 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the DL281 flight flying from Seattle to Shanghai on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A350 XWB. This aircraft has been in service for 6y. The aircraft is equipped with 306 seats.
flight status
Airbus A350 XWB
Punctuality (Departure)
70 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
90 %
Early on average
19 minutes
Age
6y
Seats
306
Flight Distance
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Recent Flight History for DL281

Trip.com historical records show that the last DL281 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from SEA at approximately 14:48. This flight is expected to arrrive in PVG at 18:27.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Nov 7 Seattle (SEA) Shanghai (PVG) 359 14:53 19:09 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Seattle (SEA) Shanghai (PVG) 359 14:49 19:16 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Seattle (SEA) Shanghai (PVG) 359 14:55 18:48 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Seattle (SEA) Shanghai (PVG) 359 15:08 18:55 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Seattle (SEA) Shanghai (PVG) 359 14:48 18:27 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Seattle (SEA) Shanghai (PVG) 359 14:40 18:56 Scheduled
Fri, Nov 13 Seattle (SEA) Shanghai (PVG) 359 14:40 19:55 Scheduled

DL281 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of DL281 is 70% (Late on average 35 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 19 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70 %
Late on average 35 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
70 %
30 mins late
17 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
10 %
Cancelled
6 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90 %
Early on average 19 minutes
Early
77 %
On time
13 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
6 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight dl281?

    Flight dl281 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 14:40, arrival 19:55 (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight dl281 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 14:40, with arrival at 19:55. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight dl281 is scheduled to depart at 14:40. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 14:40, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight dl281 is scheduled to arrive at 19:55. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 18:56. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight dl281 is expected at carousel 14 in terminal T1. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight dl281 is operated by Delta Air Lines from Seattle (SEA) to Shanghai (PVG). Typical flight time is about 13 hours 15 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight dl281 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 dl281 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 12, 2026). Contact Delta Air Lines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight dl281 has not departed from Seattle (SEA) yet and is currently on schedule for 14:40.
  • Flight dl281 usually flies a Airbus A350 XWB with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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16 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Seattle 02:56 | Shanghai 18:56

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