Air China CA981 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the CA981 flight operated by Air China on May 18, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Beijing (PEK) to New York (JFK). The flight is expected to depart at 19:35 (local time in Beijing, UTC+8) and land at 23:05 (local time in New York, UTC-4)
Sun, May 17
Mon, May 18
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
15h 30m
Check-in Counter
H17-H32
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
15h 30m
Check-in Counter
H17-H32
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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CA981 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the CA981 flight flying from Beijing to New York on 5/18/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 747-8I. This aircraft has been in service for 10y, 11m. The aircraft is equipped with 365 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 10,971km.
Boeing 747-8I
Punctuality (Departure)
83%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100%
Early on average
57 minutes
Age
10y, 11m
Seats
365
Flight Distance
10,971km
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
First
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
105°
Reclining Angle
3-4-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
102 cm
Legroom
--
Seat width
105°
Reclining Angle
3-4-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
152 cm
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
2-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
211 cm
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for CA981
Trip.com historical records show that the last CA981 flight departed on Sun, May 17 from PEK at approximately 19:35. This flight is expected to arrrive in JFK at 23:05.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, May 10 | Beijing (PEK) | New York (JFK) | 74H | 19:46 | 22:09 | Arrived |
| Mon, May 11 | Beijing (PEK) | New York (JFK) | 74H | 20:08 | 22:44 | Arrived |
| Wed, May 13 | Beijing (PEK) | New York (JFK) | 747 | 19:25 | 22:45 | Scheduled |
| Thu, May 14 | Beijing (PEK) | New York (JFK) | 747 | 19:35 | 23:05 | Scheduled |
| Sat, May 16 | Beijing (PEK) | New York (JFK) | 747 | 19:35 | 23:05 | Scheduled |
| Sun, May 17 | Beijing (PEK) | New York (JFK) | 747 | 19:35 | 23:05 | Scheduled |
| Mon, May 18 | Beijing (PEK) | New York (JFK) | 747 | 19:35 | 23:05 | Scheduled |
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CA981 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of CA981 is 83% (Late on average 23 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 57 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
83%
Late on average 23 minutes
Early
0%
On time
83%
30 mins late
13%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100%
Early on average 57 minutes
Early
93%
On time
7%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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