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ZH1997 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the ZH1997 flight operated by Shenzhen Airlines on Nov 13, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Beijing (PEK) to Johannesburg (JNB). The flight is expected to depart at 6:30 PM (local time in Beijing, UTC+8) and land at 7:40 AM (local time in Johannesburg, UTC+2) .
Fri, Nov 13
BJS-JNB

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Beijing(PEK)
6:30 PM
Scheduled: 6:30 PM, Nov 13
Beijing Capital Intl. Airport T3
11698km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 19h 10m
SZX
2h 33m
Johannesburg(JNB)
7:40 AM
Scheduled: 7:40 AM, Nov 14
Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport A
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H17-H32
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ZH1997 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the ZH1997 flight flying from Beijing to Johannesburg on 11/13/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A350-900. This aircraft has been in service for 4y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 312 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 11,698 km.
flight status
Airbus A350-900
Punctuality (Departure)
73 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
90 %
Early on average
18 minutes
Age
4y, 4m
Seats
312
Flight Distance
11,698 km

Flight History for ZH1997

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Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Nov 7 Shenzhen (SZX) Johannesburg (JNB) JET -- -- Canceled
Mon, Nov 9 Shenzhen (SZX) Johannesburg (JNB) 359 12:37 AM 7:10 AM Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Beijing (PEK) Johannesburg (JNB) 359 -- -- Canceled
Fri, Nov 13 Beijing (PEK) Johannesburg (JNB) 359 6:30 PM 7:40 AM Scheduled

ZH1997 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of ZH1997 is 73% (Late on average 25 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 18 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73 %
Late on average 25 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
73 %
30 mins late
23 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
4 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90 %
Early on average 18 minutes
Early
87 %
On time
3 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
4 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight zh1997?

    Flight zh1997 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 6:30 PM, arrival 7:40 AM (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight zh1997 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 6:30 PM, with arrival at 7:40 AM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight zh1997 is scheduled to depart at 6:30 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 6:30 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight zh1997 is scheduled to arrive at 7:40 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 7:40 AM. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 13, 2026.
  • Flight zh1997 is operated by Shenzhen Airlines from Beijing (PEK) to Johannesburg (JNB). Typical flight time is about 19 hours10 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight zh1997 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 zh1997 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 13, 2026). Contact Shenzhen Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight zh1997 has not departed from Beijing (PEK) yet and is currently on schedule for 6:30 PM.
  • Flight zh1997 usually flies a Airbus A350-900 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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