How long is the CA5238 flight?

The timetable allows 10 h 10 min. Istanbul to Shanghai is 8,021 km (4,984 mi).

What other flight numbers does CA5238 have?

Also listed as CCA5238 (Air China's ICAO code) and CA 5238.

Can I get compensation if CA5238 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.

CA5238 Flight Status Air China: Istanbul to Shanghai (CCA5238)

Air China CA 5238

Landed On Time

IST Istanbul

Scheduled: 14:50
Actual: 15:04

Gate: D16

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

Istanbul Airport (IST)

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PVG Shanghai

Scheduled: 06:00
Actual: 05:39
Delay

Terminal: 2

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

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

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Landed 15h 03m ago 100%

IST 15:04 PVG 05:39 ⁺¹

8,021 km (4,984 mi) flown

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

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Distance: 8021 km / 4984 miles · Scheduled Duration: 10:10 · Actual Duration: 09:35

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CA 5238 Flight Status & Schedule Air China Istanbul to Shanghai

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 08	IST	PVG	15:04	05:39	Landed	Track >
Nov 07	IST	PVG	14:44	05:12	Landed	Track >

Air China's Istanbul–Shanghai flight covers 8,021 km (4,984 mi) and runs twice a week: Saturday and Sunday. The timetable allows 10 h 10 min; there is not enough recent history yet to say how long it usually takes. Yesterday it left on time and landed at 05:39 the next morning, 21 minutes early.

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About CA 5238

Route: Istanbul Airport IST to Shanghai Pudong International Airport PVG
Distance: 8,021 km (4,984 mi)
Scheduled flight time: 10 h 10 min
Flies: Sat, Sun

Departing Turkey, this flight is covered by Turkey's SHY passenger rules. Yesterday's flight landed 21 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.

CA 5238 FAQ

How long is the CA5238 flight?: The timetable allows 10 h 10 min. Istanbul to Shanghai is 8,021 km (4,984 mi).
Which days does CA5238 fly?: Twice a week: Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
What other flight numbers does CA5238 have?: Also listed as CCA5238 (Air China's ICAO code) and CA 5238.
Can I get compensation if CA5238 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.

CA5238 and Istanbul IST to Shanghai PVG Flights

Flight CA5238 is a code-share Air China flight of the Turkish Airlines operated TK280.

Other flights departing from Istanbul IST: TK1021, TK33, TK280, TK653

Other flights arriving at Shanghai PVG: TK280, FM740, HO1328, HO1330

All flights connecting Istanbul IST to Shanghai PVG.