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CA856 Flight Status

According to Trip.com latest record on status for Air China flight CA856 from London to Beijing (LHR-PEK): Flights for Oct 30, 2026 are scheduled, with the next departure slated for 17:45 from LHR and an expected arrival at 11:07 at PEK .
Thu, Oct 29
Fri, Oct 30
Mon, Nov 9
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Arrived
The flight arrived 10m early.
London(LHR)
18:09
Scheduled: 17:45, Oct 29
Heathrow Airport T2
8132km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 10h
Beijing(PEK)
11:35
Scheduled: 11:45, Oct 30
Beijing Capital International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
D
Boarding Gate
B33
Arrival Gate
B
Baggage
36
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
London(LHR)
17:45
Scheduled: 17:45, Oct 30
Heathrow Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 9h 55m
Beijing(PEK)
11:07
Scheduled: 11:40, Oct 31
Beijing Capital International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
D
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
37
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Cancelled
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London(LHR)
--
Scheduled: 17:45, Nov 9
Heathrow Airport T2
Beijing(PEK)
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Scheduled: 11:45, Nov 10
Beijing Capital International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
D
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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CA856 Aircraft Specifications

According to Trip.com real-time data, the CA856 flight from London to Beijing on 10/30/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 777-300. This aircraft has been in service for 12y, 7m. The aircraft has 311 seats.
flight status
Boeing 777-300
On-Time Departure
100 %
On-Time Arrival
100 %
Avg. Early
31 minutes
Aircraft Age
12y, 7m
Total Seats
311
Flight Distance
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CA856 Flight History

Trip.com historical records show that the last CA856 flight departed on Thu, Oct 29 from LHR at approximately 18:09. This flight is expected to arrrive in PEK at 11:35.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Oct 24 London (LHR) Beijing (PEK) 77W 23:01 15:05 Arrived
Sun, Oct 25 London (LHR) Beijing (PEK) 77W 18:09 11:24 Arrived
Mon, Oct 26 London (LHR) Beijing (PEK) 77W 18:10 11:22 Arrived
Tue, Oct 27 London (LHR) Beijing (PEK) 77W 17:54 11:04 Arrived
Wed, Oct 28 London (LHR) Beijing (PEK) 77W 18:05 11:22 Arrived
Thu, Oct 29 London (LHR) Beijing (PEK) 77W 18:09 11:35 Arrived
Fri, Oct 30 London (LHR) Beijing (PEK) 77W 17:45 11:07 Scheduled

CA856 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of CA856 is 100% (Late on average 4 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 31 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
100 %
Late on average 4 minutes
Early
20 %
On time
80 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 31 minutes
Early
100 %
On time
0 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight ca856?

    Flight ca856 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 17:45, arrival 11:40 (updated Oct 30, 2026).
  • Flight ca856 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 17:45, with arrival at 11:40. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ca856 is scheduled to depart at 17:45. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 17:45, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 30, 2026).
  • Flight ca856 is scheduled to arrive at 11:40. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 11:07. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 30, 2026.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight ca856 is expected at carousel 37 in terminal T3. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight ca856 is operated by Air China from London (LHR) to Beijing (PEK). Typical flight time is about 9 hours 55 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight ca856 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 ca856 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 30, 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 ca856 has not departed from London (LHR) yet and is currently on schedule for 17:45.
  • Flight ca856 usually flies a Boeing 777-300 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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