Air China CA981 flight status now

Current status of CA981 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 10 hours, 22 minutes

CA981 - CCA981 Air China (CA)
PEK Beijing China
Flight PEK to JFK
JFK New York United States
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 10 hours, 22 minutes
Departure Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA: PEKICAO: ZBAA
Scheduled 19:35 19 November 2025
3 None
Arrival John F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA: JFKICAO: KJFK
Scheduled 22:10 19 November 2025
1 None
CA981 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 15 hours 35 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: Wednesday 2025-11-19 09:13 AM
  • Current Time in New York: Tuesday 2025-11-18 20:13 PM

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 19:35 19 November 2025 Asia/Shanghai. The flight is expected to land at John F. Kennedy International Airport at 22:10 19 November 2025 America/New_York. The flight will last about 15 hours 35 minutes.

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Beijing to New York?

On average, nonstop flight takes 15 hour(s) 35 minutes, with the flight distance of 11004 km (6837 miles).

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.

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.