China Airlines CI8653 Flight Status Today

International flight China Airlines CI8653 takes off from Sydney (SYD) Australia to Wellington (WLG) New Zealand. It's operated by China Airlines. The plane leaves Sydney Airport at 18:40 31 December 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Wellington International Airport at 23:50 31 December 2025 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 2 hours 59 minutes.

Current status of CI8653 is Arrived On time

CI8653 - CAL8653 China Airlines (CI)
SYD Sydney Australia
Flight SYD to WLG
WLG Wellington New Zealand
Arrived On time
Departure Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 18:40 31 December 2025
Actual 18:35 31 December 2025
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Arrival Wellington International Airport
IATA: WLGICAO: NZWN
Scheduled 23:50 31 December 2025
Actual 23:34 31 December 2025
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CI8653 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AS 5021, AY 5047, BA 7486, EK 5002, MU 4034
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 59 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2233 kms / 1387 miles
Airline
  • China Airlines
  • IATA: CI
  • ICAO: CAL
  • Operating Days: Thursday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Sydney: Wednesday 2025-12-31 23:42 PM
  • Current Time in Wellington: Thursday 2026-01-01 01:42 AM

Flight routes similar to China Airlines CI8653

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Air New Zealand NZ248
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18:50 		3 hours 15 minutes
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Finnair AY5045
Finnair 		31/12/2025
09:40 		3 hours 5 minutes
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Thai Airways TG4813
Thai Airways 		31/12/2025
18:50 		3 hours 15 minutes
00:05
Emirates EK5047
Emirates 		31/12/2025
09:40 		3 hours 5 minutes
14:50
Emirates EK5002
Emirates 		31/12/2025
18:40 		3 hours 10 minutes
23:50
American Airlines AA7365
American Airlines 		31/12/2025
09:40 		3 hours 5 minutes
14:50
China Eastern MU4034
China Eastern 		31/12/2025
18:40 		3 hours 10 minutes
23:50
China Eastern MU4026
China Eastern 		31/12/2025
09:40 		3 hours 5 minutes
14:50

China Airlines Flight CI8653 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for China Airlines CI8653 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 59 minutes, with the flight distance of 2233 km (1387 miles).

What is the current status of China Airlines CI8653 flight?

The current status of flight China Airlines CI8653 is Arrived On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the China Airlines CI8653 flight?

All China Airlines CI8653 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (Scimitar Winglets) Passenger aircraft.

How many China Airlines CI8653 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight China Airlines CI8653 is operated on Thursday.