Air China CA8971 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight Air China CA8971 takes off from Dalian (DLC) China to Chengdu (CTU) China. It's operated by Air China. The plane leaves Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport at 16:20 20 January 2026 Asia/Shanghai. The flight is expected to land at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport at 19:45 20 January 2026 Asia/Shanghai. The flight will last about 3 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of CA8971 is Departed Delayed by 24m Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 16 minutes

CA8971 - CCA8971 Air China (CA)
DLC Dalian China
Flight DLC to CTU
CTU Chengdu China
Departed Delayed by 24m Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 16 minutes
Departure Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
IATA: DLCICAO: ZYTL
Scheduled 16:20 20 January 2026
Actual 16:05 20 January 2026
None None
Arrival Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA: CTUICAO: ZUUU
Scheduled 19:45 20 January 2026
Estimated 20:09 20 January 2026
T2 None
CA8971 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: SC 5331
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1854 kms / 1152 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 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: CCD8971
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Current Time in Dalian: Tuesday 2026-01-20 17:53 PM
  • Current Time in Chengdu: Tuesday 2026-01-20 17:53 PM

Air China CA8971 Flight Statistics

Air China
Air China
FLIGHT NO CA8971
AIRPLANE Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
ON TIME 13
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 1
ON TIME 27
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 2
ON TIME 55
DELAYED 2
CANCELLED 2
ON TIME 79
DELAYED 3
CANCELLED 2
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Air China CA8971 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Sun 18 Jan
Arrived On time
Dalian (DLC) 2026-01-18T16:20
Chengdu (CTU) 2026-01-18T19:45
2026-01-18T16:04
2026-01-18T19:42
Tue 06 Jan
Departed On time
Dalian (DLC) 2026-01-06T16:20
Chengdu (CTU) 2026-01-06T19:45
2026-01-06T16:04
Wed 31 Dec
Scheduled On time
Dalian (DLC) 2025-12-31T16:20
Chengdu (CTU) 2025-12-31T19:45
Tue 25 Nov
Arrived On time
Dalian (DLC) 2025-11-25T16:20
Chengdu (CTU) 2025-11-25T19:45
2025-11-25T16:09
2025-11-25T19:46
Thu 20 Nov
Arrived On time
Dalian (DLC) 2025-11-20T16:20
Chengdu (CTU) 2025-11-20T19:45
2025-11-20T16:10
2025-11-20T19:43
Wed 19 Nov
Scheduled On time
Dalian (DLC) 2025-11-19T16:20
Chengdu (CTU) 2025-11-19T19:45
Wed 12 Nov
Scheduled On time
Dalian (DLC) 2025-11-12T16:20
Chengdu (CTU) 2025-11-12T19:45
Mon 03 Nov
Arrived On time
Dalian (DLC) 2025-11-03T16:20
Chengdu (CTU) 2025-11-03T19:45
2025-11-03T16:03
2025-11-03T19:36
Wed 08 Oct
Scheduled On time
Dalian (DLC) 2025-10-08T07:25
Chengdu (CTU) 2025-10-08T10:50
Sun 05 Oct
Arrived On time
Dalian (DLC) 2025-10-05T07:25
Chengdu (CTU) 2025-10-05T10:50
2025-10-05T07:13
2025-10-05T10:38

Flight routes similar to Air China CA8971

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Shandong Airlines SC5331
Shandong Airlines
20/01/2026
16:20
3 hours 25 minutes
19:45
Air China CA8987
Air China
20/01/2026
07:20
3 hours 49 minutes
10:55

Air China Flight CA8971 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Air China CA8971 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 1854 km (1152 miles).

What is the current status of Air China CA8971 flight?

The current status of flight Air China CA8971 is Departed Delayed by 24m.

What type of aircraft is used for the Air China CA8971 flight?

All Air China CA8971 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

When does the flight Air China CA8971 arrive?

Flight Air China CA8971 arrives at 19:45.

Which terminal the flight Air China CA8971 is arriving at?

Flight Air China CA8971 arrives in Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport at Terminal T2.

How many Air China CA8971 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Air China CA8971 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .