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China Airlines CI8656 Flight Status Today
International flight China Airlines CI8656 takes off from Wellington (WLG) New Zealand to Sydney (SYD) Australia. It's operated by China Airlines. The plane leaves Wellington International Airport at 16:00 08 February 2026 Pacific/Auckland. The flight is expected to land at Sydney Airport at 17:40 08 February 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 3 hours 43 minutes.
Current status of CI8656 is Arrived Delayed by 17m
CI8656 - CAL8656
China Airlines (CI)
WLG
Wellington New Zealand
SYD
Sydney Australia
Arrived Delayed by 17m
Scheduled
16:00 08 February 2026
Actual
16:14 08 February 2026
None
None
Scheduled
17:40 08 February 2026
Actual
17:57 08 February 2026
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CI8656 Detail
- Type: International Flight
- Code Shares: 6E 4948, AS 5020, AY 5048, BA 7487, EK 5048, MU 4074
- Flight Duration: 3 hours 43 minutes
- Flight Distance: 2233 kms / 1387 miles
Airline
- China Airlines
- IATA: CI
- ICAO: CAL
- Operating Days: Sunday
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: Pacific/Auckland
- Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
- Current Time in Wellington: Sunday 2026-02-08 22:31 PM
- Current Time in Sydney: Sunday 2026-02-08 20:31 PM
Flight routes similar to China Airlines CI8656
| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
|
TK8755 Turkish Airlines |
08/02/2026 15:55 |
3 hours 39 minutes 17:40 |
|
VA7147 Virgin Australia |
08/02/2026 15:55 |
3 hours 39 minutes 17:40 |
|
BA7487 British Airways |
08/02/2026 16:00 |
3 hours 43 minutes 17:40 |
|
EK5064 Emirates |
08/02/2026 06:05 |
3 hours 40 minutes 07:45 |
|
SQ4342 Singapore Airlines |
08/02/2026 15:55 |
3 hours 39 minutes 17:40 |
|
AS5020 Alaska Airlines |
08/02/2026 16:00 |
3 hours 43 minutes 17:40 |
|
AA7384 American Airlines |
08/02/2026 06:05 |
3 hours 40 minutes 07:45 |
|
|
AS5018 Alaska Airlines |
08/02/2026 06:05 |
3 hours 40 minutes 07:45 |
China Airlines Flight CI8656 FAQs
What is the scheduled flight duration for China Airlines CI8656 flight?
On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 43 minutes, with the flight distance of 2233 km (1387 miles).
What is the current status of China Airlines CI8656 flight?
The current status of flight China Airlines CI8656 is Arrived Delayed by 17m.
What type of aircraft is used for the China Airlines CI8656 flight?
All China Airlines CI8656 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.
When does the flight China Airlines CI8656 arrive?
Flight China Airlines CI8656 arrives at 17:40.
Which terminal the flight China Airlines CI8656 is arriving at?
Flight China Airlines CI8656 arrives in Sydney Airport at Terminal 1.
How many China Airlines CI8656 flights are operated a week?
1 flights per week. The Flight China Airlines CI8656 is operated on Sunday.