China Southern Airlines CZ6972 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com real-time data, flight CZ6972 operated by China Southern Airlines from Nanjing (NKG) to Yining City (YIN) on Oct 22, 2026 has departed at 17:41 and is expected to arrive at 01:19 at Ili Yining International Airport (YIN).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 22m early
4200km
7h 30m
URC
1h 24m
Check-in Counter
F11-F20
Boarding Gate
121
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
1
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En route
Your flight has departed Nanjing and is expected to arrive in Yining City at 01:19.
4200km
8h 5m
URC
1h 59m
Check-in Counter
F11-F20
Boarding Gate
122
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 20m
Check-in Counter
L,M
Boarding Gate
A220
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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CZ6971
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Yining City (YIN)
Nanjing (NKG)
Nanjing (NKG)
Scheduled: 16:30
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8m early
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CZ6972 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the CZ6972 flight flying from Nanjing to Yining City on 10/22/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 8y, 11m. The aircraft is equipped with 154 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 4,200 km.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
90
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97
%
Early on average
15 minutes
Age
8y, 11m
Seats
154
Distance
4,200 km
Economy
Business
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Drop-down ceiling TVs
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port
Seating Plan
--
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width better than on 17% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
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Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Drop-down ceiling TVs
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
140 cm
More legroom than on 50% of flights
53 cm
Seat width better than on 25% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
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Flight History for CZ6972
Trip.com historical records show that the last CZ6972 flight departed on Tue, Oct 20 from NKG at approximately 17:53. This flight is expected to arrrive in YIN at 00:43.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Tue, Oct 13 | Nanjing (NKG) | Yining City (YIN) | 73H | 17:40 | 00:36 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 15 | Nanjing (NKG) | Yining City (YIN) | JET | 17:39 | 00:51 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Nanjing (NKG) | Yining City (YIN) | JET | 17:41 | 00:47 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Nanjing (NKG) | Yining City (YIN) | 73H | 17:49 | 00:52 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Nanjing (NKG) | Yining City (YIN) | 73H | 17:53 | 00:43 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Nanjing (NKG) | Yining City (YIN) | 73H | 17:41 | 01:19 | En route |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Urumqi (URC) | Yining City (YIN) | 73H | 00:20 | 01:40 | Scheduled |
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CZ6972 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of CZ6972 is 90% (Late on average 16 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 15 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
90
%
Late on average
16 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
90
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
6
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97
%
Early on average
15 minutes
Early
97
%
On time
0
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
6
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight cz6972?
Flight cz6972 has departed (status: En route). Departure 17:41, estimated arrival 01:19 (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight cz6972 on time today?
Flight cz6972 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 17:41 and is estimated to arrive at 01:19.Has flight cz6972 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight cz6972 is scheduled to depart at 17:35. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 17:41, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight cz6972 scheduled to arrive?
Flight cz6972 is scheduled to arrive at 01:40. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 01:19. Status is En route as of Oct 22, 2026.What is the gate information for flight cz6972?
For flight cz6972, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 122. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight cz6972 fly?
Flight cz6972 is operated by China Southern Airlines from Nanjing (NKG) to Yining City (YIN). Typical flight time is about 8 hours5 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight cz6972?
Track flight cz6972 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 flight cz6972 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If cz6972 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Oct 22, 2026). Contact China Southern Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight cz6972 departed from Nanjing?
Flight cz6972 has departed from Nanjing (NKG) at 17:41 (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight cz6972?
Flight cz6972 usually flies a Boeing 737-800 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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