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CA851 Flight Status

According to Trip.com latest record on status for Air China flight CA851 from Beijing to London (PEK-LGW): Flight CA851 has safely landed at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 06:05 (local time), about 15m early.
Mon, Nov 9
Wed, Nov 11
Wed, Nov 18
BJS-LON

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Arrived
The flight arrived 13m early.
Beijing(PEK)
03:24
Scheduled: 03:10, Nov 9
Beijing Capital International Airport T3
8187km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 11h 10m
London(LGW)
06:07
Scheduled: 06:20, Nov 9
London Gatwick Airport N
Check-in Counter
H17-H32
Boarding Gate
E29
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
1
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Arrived
The flight arrived 15m early.
Beijing(PEK)
03:23
Scheduled: 03:10, Nov 11
Beijing Capital International Airport T3
8187km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 11h 10m
London(LGW)
06:05
Scheduled: 06:20, Nov 11
London Gatwick Airport N
Check-in Counter
H17-H32
Boarding Gate
E12
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
1
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Cancelled
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Beijing(PEK)
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Scheduled: 03:10, Nov 18
Beijing Capital International Airport T3
London(LGW)
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Scheduled: 06:20, Nov 18
London Gatwick Airport N
Check-in Counter
H
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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CA1566
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Shanghai (SHA) Beijing (BJS)
Scheduled: 00:55
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40m early
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CA851 Aircraft Specifications

According to Trip.com real-time data, the CA851 flight from Beijing to London on 11/11/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A350-900. This aircraft has been in service for 5y, 7m. The aircraft has 312 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 8,187km.
flight status
Airbus A350-900
On-Time Departure
87 %
On-Time Arrival
93 %
Avg. Early
10 minutes
Aircraft Age
5y, 7m
Total Seats
312
Flight Distance
8,187km

CA851 Flight History

Trip.com historical records show that the last CA851 flight departed on Mon, Nov 9 from PEK at approximately 03:24. This flight is expected to arrrive in LGW at 06:07.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Nov 1 Beijing (PEK) London (LGW) 359 03:20 06:05 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Beijing (PEK) London (LGW) 359 03:27 06:13 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Beijing (PEK) London (LGW) 359 03:20 05:25 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Beijing (PEK) London (LGW) 359 03:22 06:02 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Beijing (PEK) London (LGW) 359 03:18 06:03 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Beijing (PEK) London (LGW) 359 03:24 06:07 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Beijing (PEK) London (LGW) 359 03:23 06:05 Arrived

CA851 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of CA851 is 87% (Late on average 20 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 10 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
87 %
Late on average 20 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
87 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Early on average 10 minutes
Early
70 %
On time
23 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight ca851?

    Flight ca851 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 06:05 (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight ca851 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 06:05; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight ca851 is scheduled to depart at 03:10. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 03:23, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight ca851 is scheduled to arrive at 06:20. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 06:05. Status is Arrived as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • For flight ca851, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is E12. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight ca851 is expected at carousel 1 in terminal N. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight ca851 is operated by Air China from Beijing (PEK) to London (LGW). Typical flight time is about 11 hours 10 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight ca851 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 ca851 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 11, 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 ca851 has already left Beijing and completed its journey. Departure was 03:23; actual arrival 06:05.
  • Flight ca851 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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