CA5234 Flight Status Air China: Istanbul to Beijing (CCA5234)

IST Istanbul

Scheduled
15:15
Actual
16:52

Gate: A9

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time UTC+3

Istanbul Airport (IST)

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PEK Beijing

Scheduled
05:10
Estimated
06:14
Delay
1h04'

Terminal: 3

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+8

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

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Departed 21h 06m ago · was due to land 12h 44m ago, awaiting update 100%

IST 16:52 PEK 06:14 +1

7,060 km (4,387 mi) flown · 0 km (0 mi) to go

Route map IST to PEK Map of the great-circle route from Istanbul Airport, Turkey to Beijing Capital International Airport, China, 7060 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. TURKEY CHINA IST PEK Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 7060 km / 4387 miles · Scheduled Duration: 08:55 · Typical Duration: 08:15

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CA 5234 Flight Status & Schedule Air China Istanbul to Beijing

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 08 IST PEK 16:52 06:14 Delayed Track >
Nov 07 IST PEK 15:45 05:04 Landed Track >
Nov 06 IST PEK 16:08 05:16 Landed Track >
Nov 05 IST PEK 15:45 04:53 Landed Track >
Nov 04 IST PEK 16:15 05:31 Landed Late Track >
Nov 03 IST PEK 16:42 06:01 Landed Track >
Nov 02 IST PEK 15:57 05:22 Landed Track >
Nov 01 IST PEK 15:26 04:39 Landed Track >
Oct 31 IST PEK 15:36 04:50 Landed Track >
Oct 30 IST PEK 16:25 05:40 Landed Late Track >

Air China's Istanbul–Beijing flight covers 7,060 km (4,387 mi) and runs six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The timetable allows 8 h 55 min, but the flight usually takes about 8 h 15 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left at 16:52, 1 h 37 min late, and is due in Beijing at 06:14 the next morning, 1 h 4 min late.

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About CA 5234

Route
Istanbul Airport IST to Beijing Capital International Airport PEK
Distance
7,060 km (4,387 mi)
Typical flight time
8 h 15 min
Flies
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time
7 of the last 9
Average delay when late
26 min

Departing Turkey, this flight is covered by Turkey's SHY passenger rules. Compensation of up to €600 per passenger can apply when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled.

CA 5234 FAQ

How long is the CA5234 flight?
The timetable allows 8 h 55 min. Istanbul to Beijing is 7,060 km (4,387 mi).
How often is CA5234 late?
2 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 26 minutes on average.
Which days does CA5234 fly?
Six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does CA5234 use?
It usually arrives at Terminal 3 at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does CA5234 have?
Also listed as CCA5234 (Air China's ICAO code) and CA 5234.
Can I get compensation if CA5234 is delayed or cancelled?
Up to €600 per passenger may be due under Turkey's SHY passenger rules when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing Turkey, this flight is covered by Turkey's SHY passenger rules.

CA5234 and Istanbul IST to Beijing PEK Flights

Flight CA5234 is a code-share Air China flight of the Turkish Airlines operated TK196.

Other flights departing from Istanbul IST: TK1243, TK58, TK1953, TK6545

Other flights arriving at Beijing PEK: CA830, TK196

All flights connecting Istanbul IST to Beijing PEK.