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 21 January 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Wellington International Airport at 23:50 21 January 2026 Pacific/Auckland. The flight will last about 3 hours 10 minutes.

Current status of CI8653 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 14 hours, 58 minutes

CI8653 - CAL8653 China Airlines (CI)
SYD Sydney Australia
Flight SYD to WLG
WLG Wellington New Zealand
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 14 hours, 58 minutes
Departure Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 18:40 21 January 2026
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Arrival Wellington International Airport
IATA: WLGICAO: NZWN
Scheduled 23:50 21 January 2026
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CI8653 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: 6E 4959, AS 5021, AY 5047, BA 7486, EK 5002, MU 4034
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 10 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 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
  • Current Time in Sydney: Wednesday 2026-01-21 03:42 AM
  • Current Time in Wellington: Wednesday 2026-01-21 05:42 AM

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China Airlines Flight CI8653 FAQs

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

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 10 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 Scheduled 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 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

How many China Airlines CI8653 flights are operated a week?

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