Air China
CA981 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the CA981 flight operated by Air China on Oct 1, 2026, flying from Beijing (PEK) to New York (JFK), departed at 7:47 PM and is expected to arrive at 9:47 PM (local time in New York, UTC-4) and land at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
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En route
Your flight has departed Beijing and is expected to arrive in New York at 9:47 PM.
10971km
15h 30m
Check-in Counter
H17-H32
Boarding Gate
E9
Arrival Gate
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CA981 Aircraft Details
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Punctuality (Departure)
80
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100
%
Early on average
1 hour1 minute
Age
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Seats
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Flight Distance
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Economy
In-Flight Services
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Reclining Angle
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Flight History for CA981
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Wed, Sep 23 | Beijing (PEK) | New York (JFK) | 359 | 7:57 PM | 10:02 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Sep 24 | Beijing (PEK) | New York (JFK) | 74H | 8:01 PM | 10:08 PM | Arrived |
| Sat, Sep 26 | Beijing (PEK) | New York (JFK) | 359 | 8:37 PM | 11:05 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, Sep 27 | Beijing (PEK) | New York (JFK) | 74H | 7:56 PM | 10:21 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Sep 28 | Beijing (PEK) | New York (JFK) | 359 | 7:45 PM | 9:40 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Sep 30 | Beijing (PEK) | New York (JFK) | 359 | 7:46 PM | 9:26 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 1 | Beijing (PEK) | New York (JFK) | 359 | 7:47 PM | 9:47 PM | En route |
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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 24 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 1 hour1 minute).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
80
%
Late on average
24 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
80
%
30 mins late
17
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100
%
Early on average
1 hour1 minute
Early
97
%
On time
3
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the current status of flight ca981?
Flight ca981 has departed (status: En route). Departure 7:47 PM, estimated arrival 9:47 PM (updated Oct 2, 2026). -
Is flight ca981 on time today?
Flight ca981 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 7:47 PM and is estimated to arrive at 9:47 PM. -
Has flight ca981 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ca981 is scheduled to depart at 7:35 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 7:47 PM, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 2, 2026). -
When is flight ca981 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ca981 is scheduled to arrive at 11:05 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 9:47 PM. Status is En route as of Oct 2, 2026. -
What is the gate information for flight ca981?
For flight ca981, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is E9. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security. -
What route does flight ca981 fly?
Flight ca981 is operated by Air China from Beijing (PEK) to New York (JFK). Typical flight time is about 15 hours30 minutes; operating days may include Friday. -
How can I check real-time status for flight ca981?
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If flight ca981 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ca981 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Oct 2, 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. -
Has flight ca981 departed from Beijing?
Flight ca981 has departed from Beijing (PEK) at 7:47 PM (status: En route).
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