China Southern Airlines CZ8979 Flight Status
Status: Flight CZ8979 Landed Safely | Early. According to Trip.com's latest status for China Southern Airlines flight CZ8979 from Guangzhou to Diqing (CAN-DIG): Landed: Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) at 17:19 (local time) Early: Approximately 6m early.
Fri, Oct 9
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 6m early
1845km
2h 45m
Check-in Counter
D,E,F
Boarding Gate
B252
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
B1
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CZ8979 Aircraft Details
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Punctuality (Departure)
83
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93
%
Early on average
3 minutes
Age
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Seats
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Distance
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Economy
Onboard Amenities
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Seating Plan
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Legroom
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Seat width
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Reclining Angle
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Flight History for CZ8979
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Sep 25 | Guangzhou (CAN) | Diqing (DIG) | 31N | 14:48 | 17:18 | Arrived |
| Sun, Sep 27 | Guangzhou (CAN) | Diqing (DIG) | 31N | 14:47 | 17:00 | Arrived |
| Wed, Sep 30 | Guangzhou (CAN) | Diqing (DIG) | 31N | 14:53 | 17:25 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 2 | Guangzhou (CAN) | Diqing (DIG) | 31N | 15:33 | 18:04 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 4 | Guangzhou (CAN) | Diqing (DIG) | 31N | 14:54 | 17:20 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 7 | Guangzhou (CAN) | Diqing (DIG) | 31N | 14:58 | 17:29 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 9 | Guangzhou (CAN) | Diqing (DIG) | 31N | 14:53 | 17:19 | Arrived |
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CZ8979 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of CZ8979 is 83% (Late on average 22 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 3 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
83
%
Late on average
22 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
83
%
30 mins late
13
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93
%
Early on average
3 minutes
Early
57
%
On time
37
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight cz8979?
Flight cz8979 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 17:19 (updated Oct 17, 2026).Is flight cz8979 on time today?
Flight cz8979 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 17:19; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.Has flight cz8979 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight cz8979 is scheduled to depart at 14:40. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 14:53, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 17, 2026).When is flight cz8979 scheduled to arrive?
Flight cz8979 is scheduled to arrive at 17:25. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 17:19. Status is Arrived as of Oct 17, 2026.What is the gate information for flight cz8979?
For flight cz8979, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is B252. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight cz8979 fly?
Flight cz8979 is operated by China Southern Airlines from Guangzhou (CAN) to Diqing (DIG). Typical flight time is about 2 hours45 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.How can I check real-time status for flight cz8979?
Track flight cz8979 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 cz8979 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If cz8979 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 17, 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 cz8979 departed from Guangzhou?
Flight cz8979 has already left Guangzhou and completed its journey. Departure was 14:53; actual arrival 17:19.
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