Air China CA981 Flight Status Today

International flight Air China CA981 takes off from Beijing (PEK) China to New York (JFK) United States. It's operated by Air China. The plane leaves Beijing Capital International Airport at 20:00 07 February 2026 Asia/Shanghai. The flight is expected to land at John F. Kennedy International Airport at 22:10 07 February 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 15 hours 10 minutes.

Current status of CA981 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 5 hours, 47 minutes

CA981 - CCA981 Air China (CA)
PEK Beijing China
Flight PEK to JFK
JFK New York United States
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 5 hours, 47 minutes
Departure Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA: PEKICAO: ZBAA
Scheduled 20:00 07 February 2026
3 None
Arrival John F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA: JFKICAO: KJFK
Scheduled 22:10 07 February 2026
1 None
CA981 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 15 hours 10 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 11004 kms / 6837 miles
Airline
  • Air China
  • IATA: CA
  • ICAO: CCA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 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 747-100 Passenger
  • Callsign: F-CYXL2
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Beijing: Saturday 2026-02-07 14:13 PM
  • Current Time in New York: Saturday 2026-02-07 01:13 AM

Air China Flight CA981 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Air China CA981 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 15 hour(s) 10 minutes, with the flight distance of 11004 km (6837 miles).

What is the current status of Air China CA981 flight?

The current status of flight Air China CA981 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Air China CA981 flight?

All Air China CA981 flights are operated using Boeing 747-100 Passenger aircraft.

When does the flight Air China CA981 arrive?

Flight Air China CA981 arrives at 22:10.

Which terminal the flight Air China CA981 is arriving at?

Flight Air China CA981 arrives in John F. Kennedy International Airport at Terminal 1.

How many Air China CA981 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Air China CA981 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.