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CA986 Flight Status

According to the latest from Trip.com for Air China Flight CA986 from San Francisco to Beijing (SFO–PEK): Great news — Flight CA986 has landed safely at Beijing Capital Intl. Airport (PEK) at 5:44 PM local time, arriving about 31m early.
Wed, Nov 11
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 31m early
San Francisco(SFO)
12:29 PM
Scheduled: 12:00 PM, Nov 11
San Francisco Intl. Airport I
9492km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 14h 15m
Beijing(PEK)
5:44 PM
Scheduled: 6:15 PM, Nov 12
Beijing Capital Intl. Airport T3
Check-in Counter
AISLE 4
Boarding Gate
G5
Arrival Gate
B
Baggage
41
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CA986 Aircraft Details

flight status
Plane model info unavailable
Punctuality (Departure)
47 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
90 %
Early on average
8 minutes
Age
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Seats
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Flight Distance
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Flight History for CA986

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Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Wed, Oct 21 San Francisco (SFO) Beijing (PEK) 77W 1:26 PM 6:58 PM Arrived
Sat, Oct 24 San Francisco (SFO) Beijing (PEK) 77W 1:19 PM 6:29 PM Arrived
Wed, Oct 28 San Francisco (SFO) Beijing (PEK) 77W 1:18 PM 6:22 PM Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 San Francisco (SFO) Beijing (PEK) 77W 1:30 PM 6:38 PM Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 San Francisco (SFO) Beijing (PEK) 77W 12:56 PM 6:35 PM Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 San Francisco (SFO) Beijing (PEK) 77W 12:31 PM 5:57 PM Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 San Francisco (SFO) Beijing (PEK) 77W 12:29 PM 5:44 PM Arrived

CA986 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of CA986 is 47% (Late on average 37 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 8 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
47 %
Late on average 37 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
47 %
30 mins late
47 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
7 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90 %
Early on average 8 minutes
Early
53 %
On time
37 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ca986?

    Flight ca986 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 5:44 PM (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight ca986 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 5:44 PM; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight ca986 is scheduled to depart at 12:00 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 12:29 PM, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight ca986 is scheduled to arrive at 6:15 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 5:44 PM. Status is Arrived as of Nov 13, 2026.
  • For flight ca986, the departure terminal is I and the boarding gate is G5. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight ca986 is expected at carousel 41 in terminal T3. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight ca986 is operated by Air China from San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (PEK). Typical flight time is about 14 hours15 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight ca986 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 ca986 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 13, 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 ca986 has already left San Francisco and completed its journey. Departure was 12:29 PM; actual arrival 5:44 PM.

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