CI8696 Flight Status China Airlines: Melbourne to Sydney (CAL8696)

CI 8696 Melbourne to Sydney Flight Status

China Airlines Flight CI8696 from Melbourne Airport MEL to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport SYD is not scheduled for today June 15th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on March 28th, 2026.
Check the table below for CI8696's most recent flight history:

CI 8696 Flight Status & Schedule China Airlines Melbourne to Sydney

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status
Mar 28	MEL	SYD	19:42	20:47	Landed	Track >
Mar 27	MEL	SYD	21:27	22:31	Delayed	Track >
Mar 26	MEL	SYD	19:53	21:05	Landed	Track >
Mar 25	MEL	SYD	20:11	21:12	Landed	Track >
Mar 21	MEL	SYD	19:44	20:54	Landed	Track >
Mar 20	MEL	SYD	20:30	21:33	Landed Late	Track >
Mar 19	MEL	SYD	19:47	20:54	Landed	Track >
Mar 18	MEL	SYD	20:15	21:20	Landed Late	Track >
Mar 14	MEL	SYD	19:39	20:44	Landed	Track >
Mar 13	MEL	SYD	20:23	21:26	Landed Late	Track >

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China Airlines CI 8696 Melbourne to Sydney Flight Information

China Airlines Flight CI8696 connects Melbourne, Australia to Sydney, Australia, taking off from Melbourne Airport MEL and landing at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport SYD.

How long is the CI8696 flight from Melbourne to Sydney?

The average flight time from Melbourne to Sydney is 1 hour and 5 minutes. The flight distance is 705 km / 438 miles and the average flight speed is 648 km/h / 402 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of China Airlines Flight CI8696 Melbourne to Sydney?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for China Airlines Flight CI8696 is 4.7/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight CI8696 arriving at?

Flight CI8696 arrives at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) Terminal 3.

When was the latest CI8696 flight?

The latest flight took off on Saturday, March 28th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 20:47.

How else can the flight CI8696 be referenced as?

This China Airlines flight can also be referenced as CAL8696, CI 8696, CAL 8696.

How often is flight CI8696 delayed?

On average, 60% of all CI8696 flights are delayed. The average delay is 31 minutes.

See our CI8696 Flight Tracker above for more details.

CI8696 and Melbourne MEL to Sydney SYD Flights

Other flights departing from Melbourne MEL: JQ715, QF492, QF1276, QF781

Other flights arriving at Sydney SYD: QF555, QF492, JQ536, AG76

All flights connecting Melbourne MEL to Sydney SYD.

CI8696 China Airlines Flight: Melbourne to Sydney Route Map

CI8696 China Airlines Flight Map: Melbourne to Sydney

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