Air China CA986 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

International flight Air China CA986 takes off from San Francisco (SFO) United States to Beijing (PEK) China. It's operated by Air China. The plane leaves San Francisco International Airport at 13:00 06 May 2026 America/Los_Angeles. The flight is expected to land at Beijing Capital International Airport at 18:15 07 May 2026 Asia/Shanghai. The flight will last about 14 hours 15 minutes.

Current status of CA986 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 11 hours, 48 minutes

CA986 - CCA986 Air China (CA)
SFO San Francisco United States
Flight SFO to PEK
PEK Beijing China
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 11 hours, 48 minutes
Departure San Francisco International Airport
IATA: SFOICAO: KSFO
Scheduled 13:00 06 May 2026
INTL None
Arrival Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA: PEKICAO: ZBAA
Scheduled 18:15 07 May 2026
3 None
CA986 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 14 hours 15 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 9516 kms / 5913 miles
Airline
  • Air China
  • IATA: CA
  • ICAO: CCA
  • Operating Days: Wednesday, Saturday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 365
  • Freight capacity: 17.9 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 777-300
  • Callsign: T-F7M
  • Departure Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Current Time in San Francisco: Wednesday 2026-05-06 01:12 AM
  • Current Time in Beijing: Wednesday 2026-05-06 16:12 PM

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Air China Flight CA986 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Air China CA986 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 14 hour(s) 15 minutes, with the flight distance of 9516 km (5913 miles).

What is the current status of Air China CA986 flight?

The current status of flight Air China CA986 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Air China CA986 flight?

All Air China CA986 flights are operated using Boeing 777-300 aircraft.

When does the flight Air China CA986 arrive?

Flight Air China CA986 arrives at 18:15.

Which terminal the flight Air China CA986 is arriving at?

Flight Air China CA986 arrives in Beijing Capital International Airport at Terminal 3.

How many Air China CA986 flights are operated a week?

2 flights per week. The Flight Air China CA986 is operated on Wednesday, Saturday.