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CZ6972 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the CZ6972 flight operated by China Southern Airlines on Nov 11, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Nanjing (NKG) to Yining City (YIN). The flight is expected to depart at 17:15 and arrive at 00:33 .
Mon, Nov 9
Wed, Nov 11
NKG-YIN

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 12m late
Nanjing(NKG)
18:56
Scheduled: 17:15, Nov 9
Nanjing Lukou International Airport T1
4200km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 7h 50m
URC
33m
Yining City(YIN)
01:17
Scheduled: 01:05, Nov 10
Ili Yining International Airport
Check-in Counter
F11-F20
Boarding Gate
126
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
2
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NKG-YIN

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Nanjing(NKG)
17:15
Scheduled: 17:15, Nov 11
Nanjing Lukou International Airport T1
4200km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 7h 50m
URC
1h 58m
Yining City(YIN)
00:33
Scheduled: 01:05, Nov 12
Ili Yining International Airport
Check-in Counter
F11-F20
Boarding Gate
124
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
1
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CZ6971
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Yining City (YIN) Nanjing (NKG)
Scheduled: 16:10
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6m early
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CZ6972 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the CZ6972 flight from Nanjing to Yining City on 11/11/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 4m. The aircraft has 140 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 4,200km.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
83 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Early on average
12 minutes
Age
4m
Seats
140
Flight Distance
4,200km

Flight History for CZ6972

Trip.com historical records show that the last CZ6972 flight departed on Mon, Nov 9 from NKG at approximately 18:56. This flight is expected to arrrive in YIN at 01:17.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Nov 1 Nanjing (NKG) Yining City (YIN) JET 17:20 00:36 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Nanjing (NKG) Yining City (YIN) JET 17:22 00:48 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Nanjing (NKG) Yining City (YIN) 73H 17:29 01:08 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Nanjing (NKG) Yining City (YIN) JET 17:16 00:36 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Nanjing (NKG) Yining City (YIN) 736 17:28 00:38 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Nanjing (NKG) Yining City (YIN) JET 18:56 01:17 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Nanjing (NKG) Yining City (YIN) JET 17:15 00:33 Scheduled

CZ6972 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of CZ6972 is 83% (Late on average 20 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 12 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
83 %
Late on average 20 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
83 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
6 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Early on average 12 minutes
Early
87 %
On time
10 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
6 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight cz6972?

    Flight cz6972 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 17:15, arrival 01:05 (updated Nov 11, 2026).
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  • Flight cz6972 is scheduled to depart at 17:15. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 17:15, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight cz6972 is scheduled to arrive at 01:05. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 00:33. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • For flight cz6972, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 124. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight cz6972 is operated by China Southern Airlines from Nanjing (NKG) to Yining City (YIN). Typical flight time is about 7 hours 50 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight cz6972 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 cz6972 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 11, 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.
  • Flight cz6972 has not departed from Nanjing (NKG) yet and is currently on schedule for 17:15.

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Time on arrival: Nanjing 00:33 | Yining City 00:33

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