China United Airlines
KN5501 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com real-time data, flight KN5501 operated by China United Airlines from Beijing (PKX) to Kunming (KMG) on Sep 6, 2026 has departed at 15:35 and is expected to arrive at 19:48 at Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).
Sat, Sep 5
Sun, Sep 6
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 19m early
2266km
4h 50m
LLV
53m
Check-in Counter
B1层W;3层R
Boarding Gate
C46
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
6
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En route
Your flight has departed Beijing and is expected to arrive in Kunming at 19:48.
2266km
4h 50m
LLV
56m
Check-in Counter
B1层W;3层R
Boarding Gate
A4
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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Xiangxi Prefecture (DXJ)
Beijing (BJS)
Beijing (BJS)
Scheduled: 14:20
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15m early
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KN5501 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the KN5501 flight flying from Beijing to Kunming on 9/6/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 7y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 186 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 2,266 km.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
70
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
73
%
Late on average
29 minutes
Age
7y, 10m
Seats
186
Distance
2,266 km
Economy
Premium Economy
Onboard Amenities
None
Drop-down ceiling TVs
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seating Plan
76 cm
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width better than on 40% of flights
110°
Reclining angle better than on 76% of flights
3-3
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Onboard Amenities
None
Drop-down ceiling TVs
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seating Plan
89 cm
More legroom than on 69% of flights
44 cm
Seat width better than on 46% of flights
110°
Reclining angle better than on 38% of flights
3-3
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Flight History for KN5501
Trip.com historical records show that the last KN5501 flight departed on Sat, Sep 5 from PKX at approximately 15:39. This flight is expected to arrrive in KMG at 19:56.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Aug 31 | Beijing (PKX) | Kunming (KMG) | JET | 15:36 | 19:54 | Arrived |
| Tue, Sep 1 | Beijing (PKX) | Kunming (KMG) | 73V | 15:39 | 20:04 | Arrived |
| Wed, Sep 2 | Beijing (PKX) | Kunming (KMG) | 73V | 15:37 | 20:15 | Arrived |
| Thu, Sep 3 | Beijing (PKX) | Kunming (KMG) | 73V | 15:41 | 20:00 | Arrived |
| Fri, Sep 4 | Beijing (PKX) | Kunming (KMG) | 73V | 15:35 | 19:53 | Arrived |
| Sat, Sep 5 | Beijing (PKX) | Kunming (KMG) | 73V | 15:39 | 19:56 | Arrived |
| Sun, Sep 6 | Beijing (PKX) | Kunming (KMG) | 73V | 15:35 | 19:48 | En route |
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KN5501 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of KN5501 is 70% (Late on average 48 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 73% (Late on average 29 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70
%
Late on average
48 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
70
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
17
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
73
%
Late on average
29 minutes
Early
57
%
On time
17
%
30 mins late
13
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
13
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight kn5501 has departed (status: En route). Departure 15:35, estimated arrival 19:48 (updated Sep 6, 2026). -
Is flight kn5501 on time today?
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Has flight kn5501 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight kn5501 is scheduled to depart at 15:25. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 15:35, and the current status is En route (updated Sep 6, 2026). -
When is flight kn5501 scheduled to arrive?
Flight kn5501 is scheduled to arrive at 20:15. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 19:48. Status is En route as of Sep 6, 2026. -
What route does flight kn5501 fly?
Flight kn5501 is operated by China United Airlines from Beijing (PKX) to Kunming (KMG). Typical flight time is about 4 hours50 minutes; operating days may include Sunday. -
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If flight kn5501 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
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What is the seat configuration for flight kn5501?
Flight kn5501 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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