Air China CA981 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the CA981 flight operated by Air China on Nov 14, 2026, flying from Beijing (PEK) to New York (JFK), departed at 8:19 PM and is expected to arrive at 9:13 PM (local time in New York, UTC-5) and land at John F Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 34m early
10971km
15h 10m
Check-in Counter
H
Boarding Gate
E8
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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En route
Your flight has departed Beijing and is expected to arrive in New York at 9:13 PM.
10971km
15h 10m
Check-in Counter
H17-H32
Boarding Gate
E9
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
15h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Shanghai (SHA)
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Scheduled: 2:40 PM
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CA981 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the CA981 flight flying from Beijing to New York on 11/14/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 747-8I. This aircraft has been in service for 11y, 6m. The aircraft is equipped with 365 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 10,971 km.
Boeing 747-8I
Punctuality (Departure)
93
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100
%
Early on average
1 hour12 minutes
Age
11y, 6m
Seats
365
Flight Distance
10,971 km
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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Flight History for CA981
Trip.com historical records show that the last CA981 flight departed on Thu, Nov 12 from PEK at approximately 8:15 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in JFK at 9:36 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Nov 7 | Beijing (PEK) | New York (JFK) | 74H | 8:18 PM | 9:08 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Beijing (PEK) | New York (JFK) | 359 | 7:59 PM | 9:05 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Nov 9 | Beijing (PEK) | New York (JFK) | 74H | 7:56 PM | 8:54 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Beijing (PEK) | New York (JFK) | 74H | 8:01 PM | 9:21 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Beijing (PEK) | New York (JFK) | 74H | 8:15 PM | 9:36 PM | Arrived |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Beijing (PEK) | New York (JFK) | 74H | 8:19 PM | 9:13 PM | En route |
| Sun, Nov 15 | Beijing (PEK) | New York (JFK) | 74H | 7:45 PM | 10:10 PM | 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 93% (Late on average 19 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 1 hour12 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93
%
Late on average
19 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
93
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100
%
Early on average
1 hour12 minutes
Early
100
%
On time
0
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight ca981?
Flight ca981 has departed (status: En route). Departure 8:19 PM, estimated arrival 9:13 PM (updated Nov 14, 2026).Is flight ca981 on time today?
Flight ca981 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 8:19 PM and is estimated to arrive at 9:13 PM.Has flight ca981 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ca981 is scheduled to depart at 8:00 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 8:19 PM, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 14, 2026).When is flight ca981 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ca981 is scheduled to arrive at 10:10 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 9:13 PM. Status is En route as of Nov 14, 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 hours10 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.How can I check real-time status for flight ca981?
Track flight ca981 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 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 Nov 14, 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 8:19 PM (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight ca981?
Flight ca981 usually flies a Boeing 747-8I with seat layout 3-4-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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