China Airlines CI8696 Flight Status

Current status of CI8696 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 16 hours, 17 minutes

CI8696 - CAL8696 China Airlines (CI)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to SYD
SYD Sydney Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 16 hours, 17 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 19:35 27 November 2025
1 None
Arrival Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 21:00 27 November 2025
3 None
CI8696 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: 6E 4701, CZ 7453, EK 5153, NZ 1826
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 707 kms / 439 miles
Airline
  • China Airlines
  • IATA: CI
  • ICAO: CAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 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: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Thursday 2025-11-27 03:18 AM
  • Current Time in Sydney: Thursday 2025-11-27 03:18 AM

Domestic flight China Airlines CI8696 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Sydney (SYD) Australia. It's operated by China Airlines. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 19:35 27 November 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Sydney Airport at 21:00 27 November 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 1 hours 25 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

What is the scheduled flight duration for China Airlines CI8696 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 707 km (439 miles).

What is the current status of China Airlines CI8696 flight?

The current status of flight China Airlines CI8696 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the China Airlines CI8696 flight?

All China Airlines CI8696 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

When does the flight China Airlines CI8696 arrive?

Flight China Airlines CI8696 arrives at 21:00.

Which terminal the flight China Airlines CI8696 is arriving at?

Flight China Airlines CI8696 arrives in Sydney Airport at Terminal 3.

How many China Airlines CI8696 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight China Airlines CI8696 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.