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CA851 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest record on status for Air China flight CA851 from Beijing to London (PEK-LGW): Flight CA851 has safely landed at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 06:05 (local time), about 30m early.
Fri, Oct 23
Sat, Oct 24
Sun, Oct 25
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1h 1m late
Beijing(PEK)
04:28
Scheduled: 02:50, Oct 23
Beijing Capital International Airport T3
8187km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 10h 45m
London(LGW)
07:36
Scheduled: 06:35, Oct 23
London Gatwick Airport N
Check-in Counter
H17-H32
Boarding Gate
E5
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
10
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 30m early
Beijing(PEK)
03:04
Scheduled: 02:50, Oct 24
Beijing Capital International Airport T3
8187km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 10h 45m
London(LGW)
06:05
Scheduled: 06:35, Oct 24
London Gatwick Airport N
Check-in Counter
H17-H32
Boarding Gate
E8
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Beijing(PEK)
03:10
Scheduled: 03:10, Oct 25
Beijing Capital International Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 10h 10m
London(LGW)
06:20
Scheduled: 06:20, Oct 25
London Gatwick Airport N
Check-in Counter
H17-H32
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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CA851 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the CA851 flight from Beijing to London on 10/24/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A350-900. This aircraft has been in service for 5y, 6m. The aircraft has 312 seats.
flight status
Airbus A350-900
Punctuality (Departure)
87 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
90 %
Early on average
7 minutes
Age
5y, 6m
Seats
312
Flight Distance
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Flight History for CA851

Trip.com historical records show that the last CA851 flight departed on Fri, Oct 23 from PEK at approximately 04:28. This flight is expected to arrrive in LGW at 07:36.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Mon, Oct 19 Beijing (PEK) London (LGW) 359 03:02 06:12 Arrived
Tue, Oct 20 Beijing (PEK) London (LGW) 359 03:08 06:10 Arrived
Wed, Oct 21 Beijing (PEK) London (LGW) 359 03:21 06:51 Arrived
Thu, Oct 22 Beijing (PEK) London (LGW) 359 03:16 06:12 Arrived
Fri, Oct 23 Beijing (PEK) London (LGW) 359 04:28 07:36 Arrived
Sat, Oct 24 Beijing (PEK) London (LGW) 359 03:04 06:05 Arrived
Sun, Oct 25 Beijing (PEK) London (LGW) 359 03:10 06:20 Scheduled

CA851 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of CA851 is 87% (Late on average 21 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 7 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
87 %
Late on average 21 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
87 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90 %
Early on average 7 minutes
Early
63 %
On time
27 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight ca851?

    Flight ca851 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 06:05 (updated Oct 24, 2026).
  • Flight ca851 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 06:05; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight ca851 is scheduled to depart at 02:50. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 03:04, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 24, 2026).
  • Flight ca851 is scheduled to arrive at 06:35. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 06:05. Status is Arrived as of Oct 24, 2026.
  • For flight ca851, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is E8. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight ca851 is expected at carousel 1 in terminal N. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight ca851 is operated by Air China from Beijing (PEK) to London (LGW). Typical flight time is about 10 hours 45 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight ca851 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 ca851 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 24, 2026). Contact Air China or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight ca851 has already left Beijing and completed its journey. Departure was 03:04; actual arrival 06:05.
  • Flight ca851 usually flies a Airbus A350-900 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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