CI8656 Flight Status China Airlines: Wellington to Sydney (CAL8656)

China Airlines CI 8656

Landed On Time

WLG Wellington

Scheduled
16:00
Actual
16:10

Departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+13

Wellington International Airport (WLG)

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SYD Sydney

Scheduled
17:40
Actual
17:12

Terminal: 1 | Gate: 37

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+11

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)

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Landed 5h 14m ago 100%

WLG 16:10 SYD 17:12

2,228 km (1,384 mi) flown

Route map WLG to SYD Map of the great-circle route from Wellington International Airport, New Zealand to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, Australia, 2228 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. NEW ZEALAND WLG SYD 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: 2228 km / 1384 miles · Scheduled Duration: 03:40 · Actual Duration: 03:02

CI 8656 Flight Status & Schedule China Airlines Wellington to Sydney

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 WLG SYD 16:10 17:12 Landed Track >
Nov 08 WLG SYD 17:07 18:11 Landed Late Track >
Nov 07 WLG SYD 16:31 17:40 Landed Track >
Nov 06 WLG SYD 16:53 18:00 Landed Late Track >
Nov 05 WLG SYD 16:58 18:05 Landed Late Track >
Nov 04 WLG SYD 16:07 17:10 Landed Track >
Nov 03 WLG SYD 16:16 17:30 Landed Track >
Nov 02 WLG SYD 16:24 17:27 Landed Track >
Nov 01 WLG SYD 16:05 17:21 Landed Track >
Oct 31 WLG SYD 16:04 17:07 Landed Track >

China Airlines operates CI 8656 from Wellington to Sydney, a 2,228 km (1,384 mi) trip, six times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Its timetable allows 3 h 40 min; in practice it usually takes about 3 h 5 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left on time and landed at 17:12, 28 minutes early.

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About CI 8656

Route
Wellington International Airport WLG to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport SYD
Distance
2,228 km (1,384 mi)
Typical flight time
3 h 5 min
Flies
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time
7 of the last 10
Average delay when late
25 min

CI 8656 FAQ

How long is the CI8656 flight?
The timetable allows 3 h 40 min. Wellington to Sydney is 2,228 km (1,384 mi).
How often is CI8656 late?
3 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 25 minutes on average.
Which days does CI8656 fly?
Six times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does CI8656 use?
It usually arrives at Terminal 1 at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does CI8656 have?
Also listed as CAL8656 (China Airlines' ICAO code) and CI 8656.

CI8656 and Wellington WLG to Sydney SYD Flights

Flight CI8656 is a code-share China Airlines flight of the Qantas operated QF164.

Other flights departing from Wellington WLG: NZ247, QF164, NZ271

Other flights arriving at Sydney SYD: QF146, NZ247, VA958, JQ821

All flights connecting Wellington WLG to Sydney SYD.