China Airlines CI9996 flight status now

Current status of CI9996 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 5 hours, 14 minutes

CI9996 - CAL9996 China Airlines (CI)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to SYD
SYD Sydney Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 5 hours, 14 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 14:05 18 November 2025
1 None
Arrival Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 15:30 18 November 2025
3 None
CI9996 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: 6E 4641, AA 7313, EK 5448, HA 3471, NZ 1848
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 707 kms / 439 miles
Airline
  • China Airlines
  • IATA: CI
  • ICAO: CAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 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: Tuesday 2025-11-18 08:51 AM
  • Current Time in Sydney: Tuesday 2025-11-18 08:51 AM

Domestic flight China Airlines CI9996 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Sydney (SYD) Australia. It's operated by China Airlines. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 14:05 18 November 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Sydney Airport at 15:30 18 November 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 1 hours 25 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

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

What type of aircraft is used for the China Airlines CI9996 flight?

All China Airlines CI9996 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight China Airlines CI9996 is arriving at?

Flight China Airlines CI9996 arrives in Sydney Airport at Terminal 3.

How many China Airlines CI9996 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight China Airlines CI9996 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .