China Airlines CI9996 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the CI9996 flight operated by China Airlines on May 7, 2026, scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD), has experienced a change in flight status: the originally scheduled departure time has been delayed, and the new departure time is 13:40 , with a new arrival time of 14:55 . Trip.com will continue to keep you updated on the latest flight status.
Tue, May 5
Thu, May 7
Fri, May 8
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 19m early
1h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
25
Arrival Gate
7
Baggage
Q3
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Delayed
Your flight is about 10m late
1h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
2
Baggage
Q3
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
Q6
Baggage
Q3
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CI9996 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the CI9996 flight flying from Melbourne to Sydney on 5/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 21y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 174 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
93%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97%
Early on average
2 minutes
Age
21y, 10m
Seats
174
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Snacks
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is available
USB port
Seat Information
76 cm
More legroom than on 15% of flights
44 cm
Seat width better than on 58% of flights
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is available
USB port
Seat Information
94 cm
Legroom
56 cm
Seat width better than on 54% of flights
145°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for CI9996
Trip.com historical records show that the last CI9996 flight departed on Tue, May 5 from MEL at approximately 13:32. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 14:36.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, Apr 30 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 13:34 | 14:40 | Arrived |
| Fri, May 1 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 13:58 | 15:02 | Arrived |
| Sun, May 3 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 13:56 | 15:01 | Arrived |
| Mon, May 4 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 13:39 | 14:41 | Arrived |
| Tue, May 5 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 13:32 | 14:36 | Arrived |
| Thu, May 7 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 13:40 | 14:55 | Delayed |
| Fri, May 8 | Melbourne (MEL) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 13:30 | 14:55 | Scheduled |
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CI9996 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of CI9996 is 93% (Late on average 18 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 2 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93%
Late on average 18 minutes
Early
0%
On time
93%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
4%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97%
Early on average 2 minutes
Early
67%
On time
30%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
4%
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