How long is the CA5242 flight?

The timetable allows 9 h 45 min. Istanbul to Guangzhou is 7,883 km (4,898 mi).

What other flight numbers does CA5242 have?

Also listed as CCA5242 (Air China's ICAO code) and CA 5242.

Can I get compensation if CA5242 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.

CA5242 Flight Status Air China: Istanbul to Guangzhou (CCA5242)

Air China CA 5242

En-Route, Arriving in 7h06'

IST Istanbul

Scheduled: 15:20
Actual: 16:09

Gate: F17

Departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+3

Istanbul Airport (IST)

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CAN Guangzhou

Scheduled: 06:05
Estimated: 04:52
Delay

Terminal: 3

Arrival: Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · local time UTC+8

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

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Departed 36m ago · lands in 7h 06m 8%

IST 16:09 CAN 04:52 ⁺¹

615 km (382 mi) flown · 7,268 km (4,516 mi) to go

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

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Distance: 7883 km / 4898 miles · Scheduled Duration: 09:45

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CA 5242 Flight Status & Schedule Air China Istanbul to Guangzhou

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 09	IST	CAN	16:09	04:52	En-Route	Track >
Nov 07	IST	CAN	15:15	05:16	Landed	Track >

Air China operates CA 5242 from Istanbul to Guangzhou, a 7,883 km (4,898 mi) trip, twice a week (Monday and Saturday). The timetable allows 9 h 45 min; there is not enough recent history yet to say how long it usually takes. Today it left at 16:09, 49 minutes late, and is due in Guangzhou at 04:52 the next morning, 1 h 13 min early.

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About CA 5242

Route: Istanbul Airport IST to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport CAN
Distance: 7,883 km (4,898 mi)
Scheduled flight time: 9 h 45 min
Flies: Mon, Sat

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 5242 FAQ

How long is the CA5242 flight?: The timetable allows 9 h 45 min. Istanbul to Guangzhou is 7,883 km (4,898 mi).
Which days does CA5242 fly?: Twice a week: Monday and Saturday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
What other flight numbers does CA5242 have?: Also listed as CCA5242 (Air China's ICAO code) and CA 5242.
Can I get compensation if CA5242 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.

CA5242 and Istanbul IST to Guangzhou CAN Flights

Flight CA5242 is a code-share Air China flight of the Turkish Airlines operated TK298.

Other flights departing from Istanbul IST: TK126, TK298, TK250, TK6236

Other flights arriving at Guangzhou CAN: TK298, CZ3036, CO9636

All flights connecting Istanbul IST to Guangzhou CAN.