How long is the K4979 flight?

The timetable allows 8 h 17 min. Shanghai to Anchorage is 6,918 km (4,299 mi).

What other flight numbers does K4979 have?

Also listed as CKS979 (Kalitta Air's ICAO code) and K4 979.

K4979 Flight Status Kalitta Air: Shanghai to Anchorage (CKS979)

Kalitta Air K4 979

En-Route

PVG Shanghai

Scheduled: 05:30
Actual: 06:23

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

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

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ANC Anchorage

Scheduled: 21:00
Estimated: 21:05
Delay

Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time AKST

Anchorage Ted Stevens International Airport (ANC)

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Departed 14h 08m ago · was due to land 6h 26m ago, awaiting update 100%

PVG 06:23 ANC 21:05 ^-1

6,918 km (4,299 mi) flown · 0 km (0 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: 6918 km / 4299 miles · Scheduled Duration: 08:30 · Typical Duration: 07:40

This flight continues to Toronto (YYZ): K4979 Anchorage to Toronto departs at 23:35 local time on Nov 8.

K4 979 Flight Status & Schedule Kalitta Air Shanghai to Anchorage

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 09	PVG	ANC	06:23	21:05	En-Route	Track >
Nov 02	PVG	ANC	21:36	12:09	Landed	Track >
Oct 26	PVG	ANC	08:08	23:23	Landed	Track >
Oct 19	PVG	ANC	05:40	21:33	Landed Late	Track >
Oct 05	PVG	ANC	06:18	22:16	En-Route	Track >
Sep 28	PVG	ANC	05:30	00:52	Delayed >2h	Track >
Sep 21	PVG	ANC	05:57	21:56	Delayed	Track >
Sep 14	PVG	ANC	11:49	03:28	Landed	Track >
Sep 08	PVG	ANC	11:49	03:48	En-Route	Track >
Sep 01	PVG	ANC	21:10	12:48	Landed	Track >

Kalitta Air's Shanghai–Anchorage flight covers 6,918 km (4,299 mi) and runs once a week, on Mondays. Its timetable allows 8 h 17 min; in practice it usually takes about 7 h 40 min, so it often makes up time. Today it left at 06:23, 53 minutes late, and is due in Anchorage at 21:05 the previous day, 5 minutes late.

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About K4 979

Route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport PVG to Anchorage Ted Stevens International Airport ANC
Distance: 6,918 km (4,299 mi)
Typical flight time: 7 h 40 min
Flies: Mon
On time: 4 of the last 5
Average delay when late: 32 min

K4 979 FAQ

How long is the K4979 flight?: The timetable allows 8 h 17 min. Shanghai to Anchorage is 6,918 km (4,299 mi).
How often is K4979 late?: 1 of the last 5 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 32 minutes on average.
Which days does K4979 fly?: Once a week, on Mondays, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
What other flight numbers does K4979 have?: Also listed as CKS979 (Kalitta Air's ICAO code) and K4 979.

K4979 and Shanghai PVG to Anchorage ANC Flights

Other flights departing from Shanghai PVG: LH8403, EK9881, 5Y518

Other flights arriving at Anchorage ANC: 5Y537, CI5234, DL377

All flights connecting Shanghai PVG to Anchorage ANC.