Air China CA8972 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

Domestic flight Air China CA8972 takes off from Chengdu (TFU) China to Dalian (DLC) China. It's operated by Air China. The plane leaves Tianfu International Airport at 11:50 05 May 2026 Asia/Shanghai. The flight is expected to land at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport at 14:55 05 May 2026 Asia/Shanghai. The flight will last about 3 hours 5 minutes.

Current status of CA8972 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 5 hours, 16 minutes

CA8972 - CCA8972 Air China (CA)
TFU Chengdu China
Flight TFU to DLC
DLC Dalian China
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 5 hours, 16 minutes
Departure Tianfu International Airport
IATA: TFUICAO:
Scheduled 11:50 05 May 2026
T2 None
Arrival Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
IATA: DLCICAO: ZYTL
Scheduled 14:55 05 May 2026
None None
CA8972 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: SC 5332
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 5 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1835 kms / 1140 miles
Airline
  • Air China
  • IATA: CA
  • ICAO: CCA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 125
  • Freight capacity: 17.8 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 Passenger
  • Callsign: CCD8972
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Current Time in Chengdu: Tuesday 2026-05-05 06:34 AM
  • Current Time in Dalian: Tuesday 2026-05-05 06:34 AM

Air China CA8972 Flight Statistics

Air China
Air China
FLIGHT NO CA8972
AIRPLANE Boeing 737-800 Passenger
ON TIME 13
DELAYED 1
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 29
DELAYED 1
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 57
DELAYED 2
CANCELLED 1
ON TIME 81
DELAYED 2
CANCELLED 1
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Air China CA8972 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Sun 03 May
Departed On time
Chengdu (TFU) 2026-05-03T11:50
Dalian (DLC) 2026-05-03T14:55
2026-05-03T11:43
Sat 02 May
Arrived On time
Chengdu (TFU) 2026-05-02T11:50
Dalian (DLC) 2026-05-02T14:55
2026-05-02T11:52
2026-05-02T14:36
Sat 25 Apr
Arrived On time
Chengdu (TFU) 2026-04-25T11:50
Dalian (DLC) 2026-04-25T14:55
2026-04-25T11:41
2026-04-25T15:00
Tue 14 Apr
Arrived On time
Chengdu (TFU) 2026-04-14T11:50
Dalian (DLC) 2026-04-14T14:55
2026-04-14T11:38
2026-04-14T14:28
Sun 12 Apr
Departed On time
Chengdu (TFU) 2026-04-12T11:50
Dalian (DLC) 2026-04-12T14:55
2026-04-12T11:44
Fri 10 Apr
Scheduled On time
Chengdu (TFU) 2026-04-10T11:50
Dalian (DLC) 2026-04-10T14:50
Mon 06 Apr
Arrived On time
Chengdu (TFU) 2026-04-06T11:50
Dalian (DLC) 2026-04-06T14:55
2026-04-06T11:51
2026-04-06T14:43
Sat 04 Apr
Arrived On time
Chengdu (TFU) 2026-04-04T11:50
Dalian (DLC) 2026-04-04T14:55
2026-04-04T11:47
2026-04-04T14:36
Tue 31 Mar
Arrived On time
Chengdu (TFU) 2026-03-31T11:50
Dalian (DLC) 2026-03-31T14:55
2026-03-31T11:55
2026-03-31T14:52
Mon 23 Mar
Scheduled On time
Chengdu (TFU) 2026-03-23T20:50
Dalian (DLC) 2026-03-23T23:40

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Air China Flight CA8972 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Air China CA8972 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 5 minutes, with the flight distance of 1835 km (1140 miles).

What is the current status of Air China CA8972 flight?

The current status of flight Air China CA8972 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Air China CA8972 flight?

All Air China CA8972 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 Passenger aircraft.

How many Air China CA8972 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Air China CA8972 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .