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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 19:35 Asia/Shanghai. The flight is expected to land at John F. Kennedy International Airport at 22:10 America/New_York. The flight will last about 15 hours 35 minutes.
CA981 - CCA981
Air China (CA)
PEK
Beijing China
JFK
New York United States
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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: Friday 2026-01-16 06:17 AM
- Current Time in New York: Thursday 2026-01-15 17:17 PM
Air China Flight CA981 FAQs
What is the scheduled flight duration for Air China CA981 flight?
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.