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KN5501 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the KN5501 flight operated by China United Airlines on Nov 13, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Beijing (PKX) to Kunming (KMG). The flight is expected to depart at 16:55 and arrive at 21:38 .
Wed, Nov 11
Fri, Nov 13
BJS-KMG

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 20m early
Beijing(PKX)
15:01
Scheduled: 14:55, Nov 11
Beijing Daxing International Airport
2266km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 5h 5m
LLV
1h 10m
Kunming(KMG)
19:40
Scheduled: 20:00, Nov 11
Kunming Changshui International Airport
Check-in Counter
B1层W;3层R
Boarding Gate
B26
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
5
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BJS-KMG

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Beijing(PKX)
16:55
Scheduled: 16:55, Nov 13
Beijing Daxing International Airport
2266km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 5h 5m
LLV
1h 16m
Kunming(KMG)
21:38
Scheduled: 22:00, Nov 13
Kunming Changshui International Airport
Check-in Counter
B1层W;3层R
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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KN5520
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Yichun (LDS) Beijing (BJS)
Scheduled: 15:30
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KN5501 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the KN5501 flight from Beijing to Kunming on 11/13/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737-700. This aircraft has been in service for 11y, 11m. The aircraft has 180 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 2,266km.
flight status
Boeing 737-700
Punctuality (Departure)
87 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Early on average
1 minute
Age
11y, 11m
Seats
180
Flight Distance
2,266km

Flight History for KN5501

Trip.com historical records show that the last KN5501 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from PKX at approximately 15:01. This flight is expected to arrrive in KMG at 19:40.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Mon, Nov 2 Beijing (PKX) Kunming (KMG) 73V 15:04 19:32 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Beijing (PKX) Kunming (KMG) 73V 15:15 19:36 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Beijing (PKX) Kunming (KMG) 73V 15:12 19:37 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Beijing (PKX) Kunming (KMG) 73V 15:04 19:58 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Beijing (PKX) Kunming (KMG) 73V 15:03 19:56 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Beijing (PKX) Kunming (KMG) JET 15:01 19:40 Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Beijing (PKX) Kunming (KMG) JET 16:55 21:38 Scheduled

KN5501 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of KN5501 is 87% (Late on average 24 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 1 minute).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
87 %
Late on average 24 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
87 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Early on average 1 minute
Early
83 %
On time
10 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
1 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight kn5501?

    Flight kn5501 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 16:55, arrival 22:00 (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight kn5501 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 16:55, with arrival at 22:00. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight kn5501 is scheduled to depart at 16:55. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 16:55, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight kn5501 is scheduled to arrive at 22:00. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 21:38. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 13, 2026.
  • Flight kn5501 is operated by China United Airlines from Beijing (PKX) to Kunming (KMG). Typical flight time is about 5 hours 5 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight kn5501 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 kn5501 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 13, 2026). Contact China United Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight kn5501 has not departed from Beijing (PKX) yet and is currently on schedule for 16:55.
  • Flight kn5501 usually flies a Boeing 737-700 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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Time on arrival: Beijing 21:38 | Kunming 21:38

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