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HU408 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the HU408 flight operated by Hainan Airlines on Sep 11, 2026, flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Beijing (PEK), departed at 12:14 (local time in Edinburgh, UTC+1) and is expected to arrive at 04:20 (local time in Beijing, UTC+8) at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
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Fri, Sep 11
Sat, Sep 12
EDI-BJS

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 44m early
Edinburgh(EDI)
12:13
Scheduled: 12:00, Sep 10
Edinburgh Airport T1
7960km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 10h 10m
Beijing(PEK)
04:26
Scheduled: 05:10, Sep 11
Beijing Capital International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
54-59,78-83
Boarding Gate
12
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
2
EDI-BJS

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En route
Your flight has departed Edinburgh and is expected to arrive in Beijing at 04:20.
Edinburgh(EDI)
12:14
Scheduled: 12:00, Sep 11
Edinburgh Airport T1
7960km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 10h 10m
Beijing(PEK)
04:20
Scheduled: 05:10, Sep 12
Beijing Capital International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
54-59
Boarding Gate
12
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
4
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EDI-BJS

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Edinburgh(EDI)
12:00
Scheduled: 12:00, Sep 12
Edinburgh Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 10h 10m
Beijing(PEK)
05:10
Scheduled: 05:10, Sep 13
Beijing Capital International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
54-59
Boarding Gate
12
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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HU407
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Beijing (BJS) Edinburgh (EDI)
Scheduled: 07:00
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HU408 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the HU408 flight from Edinburgh to Beijing on 9/11/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 8y. The aircraft has 292 seats.
flight status
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
63 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
34 minutes
Age
8y
Seats
292
Flight Distance
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Flight History for HU408

Trip.com historical records show that the last HU408 flight departed on Thu, Sep 10 from EDI at approximately 12:13. This flight is expected to arrrive in PEK at 04:26.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Sep 6 Edinburgh (EDI) Beijing (PEK) 789 12:12 04:04 Arrived
Mon, Sep 7 Edinburgh (EDI) Beijing (PEK) 789 12:01 03:59 Arrived
Tue, Sep 8 Edinburgh (EDI) Beijing (PEK) 789 12:15 04:03 Arrived
Wed, Sep 9 Edinburgh (EDI) Beijing (PEK) 789 12:10 04:12 Arrived
Thu, Sep 10 Edinburgh (EDI) Beijing (PEK) 789 12:13 04:26 Arrived
Fri, Sep 11 Edinburgh (EDI) Beijing (PEK) 789 12:14 04:20 En route
Sat, Sep 12 Edinburgh (EDI) Beijing (PEK) 789 12:00 05:10 Scheduled

HU408 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of HU408 is 63% (Late on average 27 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 34 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
63 %
Late on average 27 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
63 %
30 mins late
30 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 34 minutes
Early
90 %
On time
10 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
1 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight hu408?

    Flight hu408 has departed (status: En route). Departure 12:14, estimated arrival 04:20 (updated Sep 11, 2026).
  • Flight hu408 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 12:14 and is estimated to arrive at 04:20.
  • Flight hu408 is scheduled to depart at 12:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 12:14, and the current status is En route (updated Sep 11, 2026).
  • Flight hu408 is scheduled to arrive at 05:10. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 04:20. Status is En route as of Sep 11, 2026.
  • For flight hu408, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 12. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight hu408 is expected at carousel 4 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight hu408 is operated by Hainan Airlines from Edinburgh (EDI) to Beijing (PEK). Typical flight time is about 10 hours 10 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight hu408 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 hu408 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Sep 11, 2026). Contact Hainan Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight hu408 has departed from Edinburgh (EDI) at 12:14 (status: En route).
  • Flight hu408 usually flies a Boeing 787-9 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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