Air China CA979 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

International flight Air China CA979 takes off from Beijing (PEK) China to Bangkok (BKK) Thailand. It's operated by Air China. The plane leaves Beijing Capital International Airport at 19:55 05 May 2026 Asia/Shanghai. The flight is expected to land at Suvarnabhumi Airport at 00:10 06 May 2026 Asia/Bangkok. The flight will last about 5 hours 15 minutes.

Current status of CA979 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 13 hours, 48 minutes

CA979 - CCA979 Air China (CA)
PEK Beijing China
Flight PEK to BKK
BKK Bangkok Thailand
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 13 hours, 48 minutes
Departure Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA: PEKICAO: ZBAA
Scheduled 19:55 05 May 2026
3 None
Arrival Suvarnabhumi Airport
IATA: BKKICAO: VTBS
Scheduled 00:10 06 May 2026
None None
CA979 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 5 hours 15 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 3308 kms / 2055 miles
Airline
  • Air China
  • IATA: CA
  • ICAO: CCA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 392
  • Freight capacity: 19.6 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
  • Callsign: F-VVNB8
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
  • Current Time in Beijing: Tuesday 2026-05-05 06:07 AM
  • Current Time in Bangkok: Tuesday 2026-05-05 05:07 AM

Air China CA979 Flight Statistics

Air China
Air China
FLIGHT NO CA979
AIRPLANE Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
ON TIME 10
DELAYED 4
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 24
DELAYED 6
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 41
DELAYED 19
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 46
DELAYED 38
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Air China CA979 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Mon 04 May
Scheduled On time
Beijing (PEK) 2026-05-04T19:55
Bangkok (BKK) 2026-05-05T00:10
Sun 03 May
Departed On time
Beijing (PEK) 2026-05-03T20:00
Bangkok (BKK) 2026-05-04T00:10
2026-05-03T19:59
Wed 29 Apr
Scheduled On time
Beijing (PEK) 2026-04-29T19:55
Bangkok (BKK) 2026-04-30T00:10
Tue 28 Apr
Departed On time
Beijing (PEK) 2026-04-28T19:55
Bangkok (BKK) 2026-04-29T00:10
2026-04-28T19:45
Sun 26 Apr
Scheduled On time
Beijing (PEK) 2026-04-26T20:00
Bangkok (BKK) 2026-04-27T00:10
Fri 24 Apr
Scheduled On time
Beijing (PEK) 2026-04-24T20:00
Bangkok (BKK) 2026-04-25T00:10
Thu 23 Apr
Departed On time
Beijing (PEK) 2026-04-23T20:00
Bangkok (BKK) 2026-04-24T00:10
2026-04-23T19:49
Wed 22 Apr
Scheduled On time
Beijing (PEK) 2026-04-22T19:55
Bangkok (BKK) 2026-04-23T00:10
Mon 20 Apr
Scheduled On time
Beijing (PEK) 2026-04-20T19:55
Bangkok (BKK) 2026-04-21T00:10
Sat 18 Apr
Scheduled On time
Beijing (PEK) 2026-04-18T20:00
Bangkok (BKK) 2026-04-19T00:10

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13:55 		5 hours 25 minutes
18:20
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Air China Flight CA979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Air China CA979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 5 hour(s) 15 minutes, with the flight distance of 3308 km (2055 miles).

What is the current status of Air China CA979 flight?

The current status of flight Air China CA979 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Air China CA979 flight?

All Air China CA979 flights are operated using Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger aircraft.

How many Air China CA979 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Air China CA979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .