Delta DL281 Flight Status Today

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 01 May 2026 America/Los_Angeles. The flight is expected to land at Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 19:50 02 May 2026 Asia/Shanghai. The flight will last about 12 hours 45 minutes.

Current status of DL281 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 7 hours, 11 minutes

DL281 - DAL281 Delta Airlines (DL)
SEA Seattle United States
Flight SEA to PVG
PVG Shanghai China
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 7 hours, 11 minutes
Departure Seattle International Airport
IATA: SEAICAO: KSEA
Scheduled 16:05 01 May 2026
Actual 15:57 01 May 2026
None A12
Arrival Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA: PVGICAO: ZSPD
Scheduled 19:50 02 May 2026
Estimated 19:23 02 May 2026
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DL281 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 12 hours 45 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: Friday 2026-05-01 21:12 PM
  • Current Time in Shanghai: Saturday 2026-05-02 12:12 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
Wed 29 Apr
Scheduled On time
Seattle (SEA) 2026-04-29T16:00
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-04-30T19:50
Tue 28 Apr
Scheduled Delayed by 18m
Seattle (SEA) 2026-04-28T16:00
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-04-29T19:50
Sat 25 Apr
Scheduled On time
Seattle (SEA) 2026-04-25T16:00
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-04-26T19:50
Thu 23 Apr
Scheduled On time
Seattle (SEA) 2026-04-23T16:00
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-04-24T19:50
Tue 21 Apr
Scheduled On time
Seattle (SEA) 2026-04-21T16:00
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-04-22T19:50
Mon 20 Apr
Departed Delayed by 1h 42m
Seattle (SEA) 2026-04-20T16:00
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-04-21T19:50
2026-04-20T18:04
Sun 19 Apr
Scheduled On time
Seattle (SEA) 2026-04-19T16:00
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-04-20T19:50
Thu 16 Apr
Scheduled On time
Seattle (SEA) 2026-04-16T16:00
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-04-17T19:50
Wed 15 Apr
Scheduled On time
Seattle (SEA) 2026-04-15T16:00
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-04-16T19:50
Mon 13 Apr
Departed On time
Seattle (SEA) 2026-04-13T16:00
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-04-14T19:50
2026-04-13T16:00

Flight routes similar to Delta DL281

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Delta DL9887
Delta 		01/05/2026
14:00 		12 hours 50 minutes
17:50
China Eastern MU8892
China Eastern 		01/05/2026
11:20 		13 hours 5 minutes
15:25

Delta Flight DL281 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Delta DL281 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 12 hour(s) 45 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 Departed On time.

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 .