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CI9986 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest update for China Airlines flight CI9986 from Auckland to Sydney (AKL–SYD): Flight CI9986 has safely landed at Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 20:21 (local time). Arrival was about 29m early.
Mon, Nov 2
Wed, Nov 4
Thu, Nov 5
AKL-SYD

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 5m early
Auckland(AKL)
19:36
Scheduled: 19:15, Nov 2
Auckland Airport I
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 35m
Sydney(SYD)
20:45
Scheduled: 20:50, Nov 2
Kingsford Smith Airport T1
Check-in Counter
E
Boarding Gate
16R
Arrival Gate
55
Baggage
8
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 29m early
Auckland(AKL)
19:25
Scheduled: 19:15, Nov 4
Auckland Airport I
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 35m
Sydney(SYD)
20:21
Scheduled: 20:50, Nov 4
Kingsford Smith Airport T1
Check-in Counter
E
Boarding Gate
7
Arrival Gate
35
Baggage
8
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Auckland(AKL)
19:15
Scheduled: 19:15, Nov 5
Auckland Airport I
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 35m
Sydney(SYD)
20:50
Scheduled: 20:50, Nov 5
Kingsford Smith Airport T1
Check-in Counter
E
Boarding Gate
2
Arrival Gate
37
Baggage
7
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CI9986 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the CI9986 flight flying from Auckland to Sydney on 11/4/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A330-300. This aircraft has been in service for 22y, 1m. The aircraft is equipped with 297 seats.
flight status
Airbus A330-300
Punctuality (Departure)
77 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
90 %
Early on average
17 minutes
Age
22y, 1m
Seats
297
Flight Distance
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Flight History for CI9986

Trip.com historical records show that the last CI9986 flight departed on Mon, Nov 2 from AKL at approximately 19:36. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 20:45.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Thu, Oct 29 Auckland (AKL) Sydney (SYD) 738 19:23 20:34 Arrived
Fri, Oct 30 Auckland (AKL) Sydney (SYD) 333 19:46 20:43 Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 Auckland (AKL) Sydney (SYD) 333 19:23 20:16 Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 Auckland (AKL) Sydney (SYD) 738 19:38 20:46 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Auckland (AKL) Sydney (SYD) 738 19:36 20:45 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Auckland (AKL) Sydney (SYD) 333 19:25 20:21 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Auckland (AKL) Sydney (SYD) 738 19:15 20:50 Scheduled

CI9986 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of CI9986 is 77% (Late on average 21 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 17 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77 %
Late on average 21 minutes
Early
3 %
On time
73 %
30 mins late
20 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90 %
Early on average 17 minutes
Early
83 %
On time
7 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight ci9986?

    Flight ci9986 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 20:21 (updated Nov 4, 2026).
  • Flight ci9986 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 20:21; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight ci9986 is scheduled to depart at 19:15. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 19:25, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 4, 2026).
  • Flight ci9986 is scheduled to arrive at 20:50. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 20:21. Status is Arrived as of Nov 4, 2026.
  • For flight ci9986, the departure terminal is I and the boarding gate is 7. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight ci9986 is expected at carousel 8 in terminal T1. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight ci9986 is operated by China Airlines from Auckland (AKL) to Sydney (SYD). Typical flight time is about 3 hours 35 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight ci9986 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 ci9986 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 4, 2026). Contact China Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight ci9986 has already left Auckland and completed its journey. Departure was 19:25; actual arrival 20:21.
  • Flight ci9986 usually flies a Airbus A330-300 with seat layout 2-4-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Arrival Info: Sydney Weather & Current Time

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-2 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Auckland 22:21 | Sydney 20:21

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