Air China CA859 Flight Status Today

International flight Air China CA859 takes off from Beijing (PEK) China to Istanbul (IST) Turkey. It's operated by Air China. The plane leaves Beijing Capital International Airport at 01:55 01 March 2026 Asia/Shanghai. The flight is expected to land at Istanbul Ataturk Airport at 08:20 01 March 2026 Europe/Istanbul. The flight will last about 11 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of CA859 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 5 hours, 39 minutes

CA859 - CCA859 Air China (CA)
PEK Beijing China
Flight PEK to IST
IST Istanbul Turkey
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 5 hours, 39 minutes
Departure Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA: PEKICAO: ZBAA
Scheduled 01:55 01 March 2026
Actual 02:00 01 March 2026
3 None
Arrival Istanbul Ataturk Airport
IATA: ISTICAO: LTBA
Scheduled 08:20 01 March 2026
Estimated 08:05 01 March 2026
None None
CA859 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: TK 9280
  • Flight Duration: 11 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 7090 kms / 4405 miles
Airline
  • Air China
  • IATA: CA
  • ICAO: CCA
  • Operating Days: Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A330-200
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
  • Current Time in Beijing: Sunday 2026-03-01 07:26 AM
  • Current Time in Istanbul: Sunday 2026-03-01 02:26 AM

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Air China Flight CA859 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Air China CA859 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 7090 km (4405 miles).

What is the current status of Air China CA859 flight?

The current status of flight Air China CA859 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Air China CA859 flight?

All Air China CA859 flights are operated using Airbus A330-200 aircraft.

How many Air China CA859 flights are operated a week?

3 flights per week. The Flight Air China CA859 is operated on Wednesday, Friday, Sunday.