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KC1656 Flight Status

Status: Flight KC1656 Landed Safely | Early. According to Trip.com's latest status for Air Astana flight KC1656 from Xi'an to Almaty (XIY-ALA): Landed: Almaty International Airport (ALA) at 04:57 (local time) Early: Approximately 43m early.
Wed, Nov 4
Sat, Nov 7
SIA-ALA

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 28m early
Xi'an(XIY)
06:07
Scheduled: 05:50, Nov 4
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport T5
2900km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 5h 20m
Almaty(ALA)
07:42
Scheduled: 08:10, Nov 4
Almaty International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
G,H
Boarding Gate
266
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 43m early
Xi'an(XIY)
03:32
Scheduled: 03:20, Nov 7
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport T5
2900km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 5h 20m
Almaty(ALA)
04:57
Scheduled: 05:40, Nov 7
Almaty International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
G,H
Boarding Gate
266
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
6
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KC1656 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the KC1656 flight flying from Xi'an to Almaty on 11/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 13y. The aircraft is equipped with 180 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 2,900 km.
flight status
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
73 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
36 minutes
Age
13y
Seats
180
Distance
2,900 km

Flight History for KC1656

Trip.com historical records show that the last KC1656 flight departed on Wed, Nov 4 from XIY at approximately 06:07. This flight is expected to arrrive in ALA at 07:42.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Mon, Oct 19 Xi'an (XIY) Almaty (ALA) 32A 06:10 07:37 Arrived
Wed, Oct 21 Xi'an (XIY) Almaty (ALA) 32N 06:04 07:31 Arrived
Sat, Oct 24 Xi'an (XIY) Almaty (ALA) 32N 06:32 08:19 Arrived
Wed, Oct 28 Xi'an (XIY) Almaty (ALA) 32N 06:18 07:59 Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 Xi'an (XIY) Almaty (ALA) 32A 03:33 05:12 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Xi'an (XIY) Almaty (ALA) 32N 06:07 07:42 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Xi'an (XIY) Almaty (ALA) 32A 03:32 04:57 Arrived

KC1656 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of KC1656 is 73% (Late on average 24 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 36 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73 %
Late on average 24 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
73 %
30 mins late
23 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 36 minutes
Early
97 %
On time
3 %
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 kc1656?

    Flight kc1656 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 04:57 (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight kc1656 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 04:57; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight kc1656 is scheduled to depart at 03:20. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 03:32, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight kc1656 is scheduled to arrive at 05:40. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 04:57. Status is Arrived as of Nov 7, 2026.
  • For flight kc1656, the departure terminal is T5 and the boarding gate is 266. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight kc1656 is expected at carousel 6 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight kc1656 is operated by Air Astana from Xi'an (XIY) to Almaty (ALA). Typical flight time is about 5 hours20 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight kc1656 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 kc1656 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 7, 2026). Contact Air Astana or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight kc1656 has already left Xi'an and completed its journey. Departure was 03:32; actual arrival 04:57.

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Destination Info: Almaty Weather & Time

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Expected weather conditions upon arrival
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-3 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Xi'an 07:57 | Almaty 04:57

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