Air Astana KC988 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com real-time data, flight KC988 operated by Air Astana from Urumqi (URC) to Almaty (ALA) on Sep 23, 2026 has departed at 06:07 (Local time in Urumqi, UTC+8) and is expected to arrive at 04:33 (Local time in Almaty, UTC+5) at Almaty International Airport (ALA).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 7m early
814km
1h 45m
Check-in Counter
F15-F26
Boarding Gate
D281
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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En route
Your flight has departed Urumqi and is expected to arrive in Almaty at 04:33.
814km
1h 45m
Check-in Counter
F15-F26
Boarding Gate
D283
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Cancelled
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Check-in Counter
F15-F26
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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KC988 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the KC988 flight flying from Urumqi to Almaty on 9/23/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 4y, 5m. The aircraft is equipped with 148 seats.
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
87%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93%
Early on average
4 minutes
Age
4y, 5m
Seats
148
Distance
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Economy
Business
Onboard Amenities
None
Drop-down ceiling TVs
Wi-Fi is unavailable
Unknown
Seating Plan
76 cm
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width better than on 67% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
None
Drop-down ceiling TVs
Wi-Fi is unavailable
Unknown
Seating Plan
94 cm
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
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Flight History for KC988
Trip.com historical records show that the last KC988 flight departed on Mon, Sep 21 from URC at approximately 06:04. This flight is expected to arrrive in ALA at 04:23.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Wed, Sep 9 | Urumqi (URC) | Almaty (ALA) | JET | -- | -- | Cancelled |
| Fri, Sep 11 | Urumqi (URC) | Almaty (ALA) | 32N | 06:24 | 04:50 | Arrived |
| Mon, Sep 14 | Urumqi (URC) | Almaty (ALA) | 32N | 05:53 | 04:09 | Arrived |
| Wed, Sep 16 | Urumqi (URC) | Almaty (ALA) | 32N | 05:57 | 04:24 | Arrived |
| Fri, Sep 18 | Urumqi (URC) | Almaty (ALA) | 32N | 06:27 | 04:56 | Arrived |
| Mon, Sep 21 | Urumqi (URC) | Almaty (ALA) | 32Q | 06:04 | 04:23 | Arrived |
| Wed, Sep 23 | Urumqi (URC) | Almaty (ALA) | 32N | 06:07 | 04:33 | En route |
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KC988 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of KC988 is 87% (Late on average 15 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 4 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
87%
Late on average 15 minutes
Early
7%
On time
80%
30 mins late
7%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
12%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93%
Early on average 4 minutes
Early
80%
On time
13%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
12%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight kc988?
Flight kc988 has departed (status: En route). Departure 06:07, estimated arrival 04:33 (updated Sep 23, 2026).Is flight kc988 on time today?
Flight kc988 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 06:07 and is estimated to arrive at 04:33.Has flight kc988 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight kc988 is scheduled to depart at 05:45. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 06:07, and the current status is En route (updated Sep 23, 2026).When is flight kc988 scheduled to arrive?
Flight kc988 is scheduled to arrive at 04:30. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 04:33. Status is En route as of Sep 23, 2026.What route does flight kc988 fly?
Flight kc988 is operated by Air Astana from Urumqi (URC) to Almaty (ALA). Typical flight time is about 1 hour45 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.How can I check real-time status for flight kc988?
Track flight kc988 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 kc988 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If kc988 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Sep 23, 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.Has flight kc988 departed from Urumqi?
Flight kc988 has departed from Urumqi (URC) at 06:07 (status: En route).
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