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CA5231 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com real-time data, flight CA5231 operated by Air China from Beijing (PEK) to Istanbul (IST) on Nov 4, 2026 has departed at 00:54 (Local time in Beijing, UTC+8) and is expected to arrive at 05:34 (Local time in Istanbul, UTC+3) at Istanbul Airport (IST).
Tue, Nov 3
Wed, Nov 4
BJS-IST

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 28m early
Beijing(PEK)
01:02
Scheduled: 00:50, Nov 3
Beijing Capital International Airport T3
7058km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 10h 35m
Istanbul(IST)
05:57
Scheduled: 06:25, Nov 3
Istanbul Airport
Check-in Counter
E24-E33
Boarding Gate
E30
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
24
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En route
Your flight has departed Beijing and is expected to arrive in Istanbul at 05:34.
Beijing(PEK)
00:54
Scheduled: 00:50, Nov 4
Beijing Capital International Airport T3
7058km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 10h 35m
Istanbul(IST)
05:34
Scheduled: 06:25, Nov 4
Istanbul Airport
Check-in Counter
E24-E33
Boarding Gate
E29
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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CA5231 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the CA5231 flight flying from Beijing to Istanbul on 11/4/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 777-300ER. This aircraft has been in service for 15y, 9m. The aircraft is equipped with 349 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 7,058 km.
flight status
Boeing 777-300ER
Punctuality (Departure)
100 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
34 minutes
Age
15y, 9m
Seats
349
Distance
7,058 km

Flight History for CA5231

Trip.com historical records show that the last CA5231 flight departed on Tue, Nov 3 from PEK at approximately 01:02. This flight is expected to arrrive in IST at 05:57.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Thu, Oct 29 Beijing (PEK) Istanbul (IST) 77W 00:48 05:30 Arrived
Fri, Oct 30 Beijing (PEK) Istanbul (IST) 77W 01:00 05:33 Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 Beijing (PEK) Istanbul (IST) 789 00:51 05:39 Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 Beijing (PEK) Istanbul (IST) 77W 00:53 05:33 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Beijing (PEK) Istanbul (IST) 77W 01:04 05:41 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Beijing (PEK) Istanbul (IST) 77W 01:02 05:57 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Beijing (PEK) Istanbul (IST) 77W 00:54 05:34 En route

CA5231 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of CA5231 is 100% (Late on average 9 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 34 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
100 %
Late on average 9 minutes
Early
13 %
On time
87 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 34 minutes
Early
100 %
On time
0 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ca5231?

    Flight ca5231 has departed (status: En route). Departure 00:54, estimated arrival 05:34 (updated Nov 4, 2026).
  • Flight ca5231 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 00:54 and is estimated to arrive at 05:34.
  • Flight ca5231 is scheduled to depart at 00:50. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 00:54, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 4, 2026).
  • Flight ca5231 is scheduled to arrive at 06:25. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 05:34. Status is En route as of Nov 4, 2026.
  • For flight ca5231, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is E29. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight ca5231 is operated by Air China from Beijing (PEK) to Istanbul (IST). Typical flight time is about 10 hours35 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight ca5231 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If ca5231 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Nov 4, 2026). Contact Air China or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight ca5231 has departed from Beijing (PEK) at 00:54 (status: En route).
  • Flight ca5231 usually flies a Boeing 777-300ER with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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