Air China CA986 Flight Status
According to Trip.com latest record on status for Air China flight CA986 from San Francisco to Beijing (SFO-PEK): Flight CA986 has taken off from San Francisco International Airport at 13:26, and is currently en-route to Beijing Capital International Airport. Estimated time of arrival is 17:49.
Wed, Oct 21
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In Flight
Your flight has departed San Francisco and is expected to arrive in Beijing at 17:49.
9492km
14h 15m
Check-in Counter
AISLE 4
Boarding Gate
G8
Arrival Gate
B
Baggage
35
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CA986 Aircraft Specifications
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On-Time Departure
50
%
On-Time Arrival
97
%
Avg. Early
25 minutes
Aircraft Age
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Total Seats
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Flight Distance
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Economy
Cabin Amenities
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CA986 Flight History
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Wed, Sep 30 | San Francisco (SFO) | Beijing (PEK) | 77W | 13:28 | 18:05 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 3 | San Francisco (SFO) | Beijing (PEK) | 77W | 13:14 | 17:40 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 7 | San Francisco (SFO) | Beijing (PEK) | 77W | 13:19 | 17:50 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 10 | San Francisco (SFO) | Beijing (PEK) | 77W | 13:45 | 18:14 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 14 | San Francisco (SFO) | Beijing (PEK) | 77W | 13:30 | 18:12 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 17 | San Francisco (SFO) | Beijing (PEK) | 77W | 13:36 | 17:52 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | San Francisco (SFO) | Beijing (PEK) | 77W | 13:26 | 17:49 | In Flight |
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CA986 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of CA986 is 50% (Late on average 36 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 25 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
50
%
Late on average
36 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
50
%
30 mins late
43
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
7
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97
%
Early on average
25 minutes
Early
70
%
On time
27
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight ca986?
Flight ca986 has departed (status: In Flight). Departure 13:26, estimated arrival 17:49 (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight ca986 on time today?
Flight ca986 has already departed (status: In Flight). It took off at 13:26 and is estimated to arrive at 17:49.Has flight ca986 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ca986 is scheduled to depart at 13:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 13:26, and the current status is In Flight (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight ca986 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ca986 is scheduled to arrive at 18:15. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 17:49. Status is In Flight as of Oct 22, 2026.What is the gate information for flight ca986?
For flight ca986, the departure terminal is I and the boarding gate is G8. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What is the baggage carousel number for flight ca986?
After arrival, baggage for flight ca986 is expected at carousel 35 in terminal T3. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight ca986 fly?
Flight ca986 is operated by Air China from San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (PEK). Typical flight time is about 14 hours 15 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight ca986?
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 flight ca986 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ca986 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (In Flight, updated Oct 22, 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 ca986 departed from San Francisco?
Flight ca986 has departed from San Francisco (SFO) at 13:26 (status: In Flight).
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