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CA173 Flight Status

According to Trip.com’s latest update for Air China flight CA173 from Beijing to Sydney (PEK–SYD): Flight CA173 landed safely at Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 3:03 PM local time, arriving about 13m late.
Sun, Sep 20
Tue, Sep 22
Thu, Sep 24
BJS-SYD

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 15m early
Beijing(PEK)
1:54 AM
Scheduled: 1:40 AM, Sep 20
Beijing Capital International Airport T3
8965km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 11h 10m
Sydney(SYD)
2:35 PM
Scheduled: 2:50 PM, Sep 20
Kingsford Smith Airport T1
Check-in Counter
H17-H32
Boarding Gate
E12
Arrival Gate
32
Baggage
15
BJS-SYD

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 13m late
Beijing(PEK)
2:43 AM
Scheduled: 1:40 AM, Sep 22
Beijing Capital International Airport T3
8965km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 11h 10m
Sydney(SYD)
3:03 PM
Scheduled: 2:50 PM, Sep 22
Kingsford Smith Airport T1
Check-in Counter
H17-H32
Boarding Gate
E18
Arrival Gate
31
Baggage
12
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BJS-SYD

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Beijing(PEK)
1:40 AM
Scheduled: 1:40 AM, Sep 24
Beijing Capital International Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 11h 10m
Sydney(SYD)
2:50 PM
Scheduled: 2:50 PM, Sep 24
Kingsford Smith Airport T1
Check-in Counter
H
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
15
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Landed at Beijing

CA890
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Singapore (SIN) Beijing (BJS)
Scheduled: 12:20 AM
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23m early
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CA173 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the CA173 flight flying from Beijing to Sydney on 9/22/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 8y, 9m. The aircraft is equipped with 293 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 8,965 km.
flight status
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
77%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90%
Early on average
5 minutes
Age
8y, 9m
Seats
293
Flight Distance
8,965 km

Flight History for CA173

Trip.com historical records show that the last CA173 flight departed on Sun, Sep 20 from PEK at approximately 1:54 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 2:35 PM.
DateAirportAircraft ModelDepartureArrivalStatus
DepartureArrival
Sun, Sep 13Beijing (PEK)Sydney (SYD)7892:02 AM2:33 PMArrived
Tue, Sep 15Beijing (PEK)Sydney (SYD)7891:53 AM2:16 PMArrived
Thu, Sep 17Beijing (PEK)Sydney (SYD)7892:03 AM2:18 PMArrived
Sat, Sep 19Beijing (PEK)Sydney (SYD)7892:06 AM2:40 PMArrived
Sun, Sep 20Beijing (PEK)Sydney (SYD)7891:54 AM2:35 PMArrived
Tue, Sep 22Beijing (PEK)Sydney (SYD)7892:43 AM3:03 PMArrived
Thu, Sep 24Beijing (PEK)Sydney (SYD)7891:40 AM2:50 PMScheduled

CA173 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of CA173 is 77% (Late on average 29 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 5 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77%
Late on average 29 minutes
Early
0%
On time
77%
30 mins late
17%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
7%
Canceled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90%
Early on average 5 minutes
Early
70%
On time
20%
30 mins late
7%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
3%
Canceled
0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ca173?

    Flight ca173 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 3:03 PM (updated Sep 22, 2026).
  • Flight ca173 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 3:03 PM; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight ca173 is scheduled to depart at 1:40 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 2:43 AM, and the current status is Arrived (updated Sep 22, 2026).
  • Flight ca173 is scheduled to arrive at 2:50 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 3:03 PM. Status is Arrived as of Sep 22, 2026.
  • For flight ca173, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is E18. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight ca173 is expected at carousel 12 in terminal T1. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight ca173 is operated by Air China from Beijing (PEK) to Sydney (SYD). Typical flight time is about 11 hours10 minutes; operating days may include Tuesday.
  • Track flight ca173 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 ca173 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Sep 22, 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 ca173 has already left Beijing and completed its journey. Departure was 2:43 AM; actual arrival 3:03 PM.
  • Flight ca173 usually flies a Boeing 787-9 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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