Delta Air Lines
DL281 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the DL281 flight operated by Delta Air Lines on Sep 12, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Seattle (SEA) to Shanghai (PVG). The flight is expected to depart at 16:00 (local time in Seattle, UTC-7) and arrive at 19:50 (local time in Shanghai, UTC+8) .
Fri, Sep 11
Sat, Sep 12
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
12h 50m
Check-in Counter
ZONE 3
Boarding Gate
A3
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
13
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
12h 50m
Check-in Counter
ZONE 3
Boarding Gate
A12
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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DL281 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the DL281 flight from Seattle to Shanghai on 9/12/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A350-900. This aircraft has been in service for 8y, 5m. The aircraft has 306 seats.
Airbus A350-900
Punctuality (Departure)
43
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93
%
Early on average
16 minutes
Age
8y, 5m
Seats
306
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
--
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width better than on 50% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
More legroom than on 50% of flights
47 cm
Seat width better than on 50% of flights
135°
Reclining Angle
2-4-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for DL281
Trip.com historical records show that the last DL281 flight departed on Fri, Sep 11 from SEA at approximately 16:00. This flight is expected to arrrive in PVG at 18:23.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Sep 6 | Seattle (SEA) | Shanghai (PVG) | 359 | 16:28 | 19:08 | Arrived |
| Mon, Sep 7 | Seattle (SEA) | Shanghai (PVG) | 359 | 16:45 | 19:43 | Arrived |
| Tue, Sep 8 | Seattle (SEA) | Shanghai (PVG) | 359 | 16:15 | 18:51 | Arrived |
| Wed, Sep 9 | Seattle (SEA) | Shanghai (PVG) | 359 | 16:09 | 19:02 | Arrived |
| Thu, Sep 10 | Seattle (SEA) | Shanghai (PVG) | 359 | 16:19 | 19:03 | Arrived |
| Fri, Sep 11 | Seattle (SEA) | Shanghai (PVG) | 359 | 16:00 | 18:23 | Scheduled |
| Sat, Sep 12 | Seattle (SEA) | Shanghai (PVG) | 359 | 16:00 | 19:50 | Scheduled |
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DL281 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of DL281 is 43% (Late on average 46 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 16 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
43
%
Late on average
46 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
43
%
30 mins late
43
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
7
%
Cancelled
1
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93
%
Early on average
16 minutes
Early
83
%
On time
10
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
1
%
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Flight dl281 is scheduled to depart at 16:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 16:00, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Sep 12, 2026). -
When is flight dl281 scheduled to arrive?
Flight dl281 is scheduled to arrive at 19:50. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 19:50. Status is Scheduled as of Sep 12, 2026. -
What route does flight dl281 fly?
Flight dl281 is operated by Delta Air Lines from Seattle (SEA) to Shanghai (PVG). Typical flight time is about 12 hours 50 minutes; operating days may include Saturday. -
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Flight dl281 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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