Trip.com's performance stats show 80% on-time departures (Late on average by 23 minutes) and 87% on-time arrivals (Early on average by 7 minutes) for CI518 historically. The statistics are based on the average on-time performance over the past 30 flights.
📊 On-Time Performance History for CI518
Time Period | On-Time Arrival Rate | Average Delay (Minutes) | Cancellation Rate |
Last 30 Days | 82% | 18 | 1% |
Last 3 Months | 85% | 15 | 0.5% |
Last 6 Months | 83% | 17 | 0.8% |
Year-to-Date | 84% | 16 | 0.7% |
Definitions:
- On-Time Arrival Rate: The percentage of flights that arrive within 15 minutes of their scheduled arrival time. This is a common industry standard for "on-time."
- Average Delay (Minutes): The typical number of minutes a delayed flight arrives behind schedule.
- Cancellation Rate: The percentage of scheduled flights that were canceled during the specified period.
💡 Understanding On-Time Performance Data
The on-time performance data for flight CI518 indicates a generally reliable service. An on-time arrival rate above 80% is considered good for many international routes, suggesting that the vast majority of CI518 flights reach their destination close to their scheduled time.
Several factors can influence a flight's on-time performance:
- Weather Conditions: Adverse weather at either Taipei or Naha, or along the flight path, can lead to delays or cancellations.
- Air Traffic Control: Congestion in the airspace around busy airports like TPE can cause holding patterns and delays.
- Operational Issues: Mechanical checks, gate availability, or crew rotations can sometimes lead to minor delays.
- Connecting Flights: Delays from inbound connecting flights for the aircraft or crew can impact subsequent departures.
For travelers, a high on-time performance rate for CI518 means a reduced likelihood of missing connections, being late for appointments, or experiencing significant disruptions to their travel plans.
Data was updated on December 5, 2025; please refer to real-time search for specific details.