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CI8694 Flight Status

Status: Flight CI8694 Landed Safely | Delayed. According to Trip.com's latest status for China Airlines flight CI8694 from Melbourne to Sydney (MEL-SYD): Landed: Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) at 16:57 (local time) Delay: Approximately 32m late.
Tue, Oct 27
Wed, Oct 28
Thu, Oct 29
MEL-SYD

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 14m late
Melbourne(MEL)
15:17
Scheduled: 14:55, Oct 27
Melbourne Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Sydney(SYD)
16:34
Scheduled: 16:20, Oct 27
Kingsford Smith Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
5
Arrival Gate
7
Baggage
Q3
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 32m late
Melbourne(MEL)
15:49
Scheduled: 15:00, Oct 28
Melbourne Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Sydney(SYD)
16:57
Scheduled: 16:25, Oct 28
Kingsford Smith Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
6
Baggage
Q3
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
15:00
Scheduled: 15:00, Oct 29
Melbourne Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Sydney(SYD)
16:25
Scheduled: 16:25, Oct 29
Kingsford Smith Airport T3
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
Q6
Baggage
Q3
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CI8694 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the CI8694 flight flying from Melbourne to Sydney on 10/28/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A321neo. This aircraft has been in service for 1y, 2m. The aircraft is equipped with 197 seats.
flight status
Airbus A321neo
Punctuality (Departure)
53 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
80 %
Late on average
21 minutes
Age
1y, 2m
Seats
197
Distance
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Flight History for CI8694

Trip.com historical records show that the last CI8694 flight departed on Tue, Oct 27 from MEL at approximately 15:17. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 16:34.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Thu, Oct 22 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 15:19 16:35 Arrived
Sat, Oct 24 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 15:31 16:36 Arrived
Sun, Oct 25 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) 738 15:27 16:40 Arrived
Mon, Oct 26 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) A21N 15:24 16:26 Arrived
Tue, Oct 27 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) A21N 15:17 16:34 Arrived
Wed, Oct 28 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) A21N 15:49 16:57 Arrived
Thu, Oct 29 Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) A21N 15:00 16:25 Scheduled

CI8694 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of CI8694 is 53% (Late on average 37 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 80% (Late on average 21 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
53 %
Late on average 37 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
53 %
30 mins late
33 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
80 %
Late on average 21 minutes
Early
33 %
On time
47 %
30 mins late
13 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ci8694?

    Flight ci8694 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 16:57 (updated Oct 28, 2026).
  • Flight ci8694 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 16:57; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight ci8694 is scheduled to depart at 15:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 15:49, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 28, 2026).
  • Flight ci8694 is scheduled to arrive at 16:25. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 16:57. Status is Arrived as of Oct 28, 2026.
  • For flight ci8694, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 3. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight ci8694 is expected at carousel Q3 in terminal T3. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight ci8694 is operated by China Airlines from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD). Typical flight time is about 1 hour25 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight ci8694 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 ci8694 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 28, 2026). Contact China Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight ci8694 has already left Melbourne and completed its journey. Departure was 15:49; actual arrival 16:57.
  • Flight ci8694 usually flies a Airbus A321neo with seat layout 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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Destination Info: Sydney Weather & Time

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Time on arrival: Melbourne 16:57 | Sydney 16:57

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