Delta DL281 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

International flight Delta DL281 takes off from Seattle (SEA) United States to Shanghai (PVG) China. It's operated by Delta Airlines. The plane leaves Seattle International Airport at 16:05 25 May 2026 America/Los_Angeles. The flight is expected to land at Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 19:50 26 May 2026 Asia/Shanghai. The flight will last about 12 hours 4 minutes.

Current status of DL281 is Scheduled Estimated Depart in 11 hours, 14 minutes

DL281 - DAL281 Delta Airlines (DL)
SEA Seattle United States
Flight SEA to PVG
PVG Shanghai China
Scheduled Estimated Depart in 11 hours, 14 minutes
Departure Seattle International Airport
IATA: SEAICAO: KSEA
Scheduled 16:05 25 May 2026
Estimated 16:05 25 May 2026
S S15
Arrival Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA: PVGICAO: ZSPD
Scheduled 19:50 26 May 2026
Estimated 19:50 26 May 2026
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DL281 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 12 hours 4 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 9209 kms / 5722 miles
Airline
  • Delta Airlines
  • IATA: DL
  • ICAO: DAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 193
  • Freight capacity: 5.5 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A350-900
  • Callsign: T-PAPB1
  • Departure Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Current Time in Seattle: Monday 2026-05-25 04:51 AM
  • Current Time in Shanghai: Monday 2026-05-25 19:51 PM

Delta DL281 Flight Statistics

Delta
Delta
FLIGHT NO DL281
AIRPLANE Airbus A350-900
ON TIME 12
DELAYED 2
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 27
DELAYED 3
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 53
DELAYED 7
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 76
DELAYED 7
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Delta DL281 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Sun 24 May
Unknown
Seattle (SEA) 2026-05-24 16:05
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-05-25 19:50
Sat 23 May
Scheduled Delayed by 15m
Seattle (SEA) 2026-05-23T16:05
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-05-24T19:50
Thu 21 May
Departed On time
Seattle (SEA) 2026-05-21T16:05
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-05-22T19:50
2026-05-21T16:07
Tue 19 May
Scheduled
Seattle (SEA) 2026-05-19 16:05
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-05-20 19:50
Mon 18 May
Scheduled Delayed by 35m
Seattle (SEA) 2026-05-18T16:05
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-05-19T19:50
Sat 16 May
Departed On time
Seattle (SEA) 2026-05-16T16:05
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-05-17T19:50
2026-05-16T16:09
Thu 14 May
Scheduled On time
Seattle (SEA) 2026-05-14T16:05
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-05-15T19:50
Wed 13 May
Departed On time
Seattle (SEA) 2026-05-13T16:05
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-05-14T19:50
2026-05-13T16:03
Tue 12 May
Scheduled On time
Seattle (SEA) 2026-05-12T16:05
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-05-13T19:50
Mon 11 May
Scheduled
Seattle (SEA) 2026-05-11 16:05
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-05-12 19:50

Flight routes similar to Delta DL281

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Delta DL9929
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11:20 		13 hours 5 minutes
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Delta Flight DL281 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Delta DL281 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 12 hour(s) 4 minutes, with the flight distance of 9209 km (5722 miles).

What is the current status of Delta DL281 flight?

The current status of flight Delta DL281 is Scheduled.

What type of aircraft is used for the Delta DL281 flight?

All Delta DL281 flights are operated using Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

When does the flight Delta DL281 arrive?

Flight Delta DL281 arrives at 19:50.

Which terminal the flight Delta DL281 is arriving at?

Flight Delta DL281 arrives in Shanghai Pudong International Airport at Terminal 1.

How many Delta DL281 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Delta DL281 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .