KN6496 Flight Status China United Airlines: Beijing to Shanghai (CUA6496)

PKX Beijing

Scheduled
08:05
Actual
08:19

Gate: C55

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

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

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SHA Shanghai

Scheduled
10:15
Actual
09:58

Terminal: 2

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

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

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Landed 9h 29m ago 100%

PKX 08:19 SHA 09:58

1,026 km (637 mi) flown

Route map PKX to SHA Map of the great-circle route from Beijing Daxing International Airport, China to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, China, 1026 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. CHINA PKX SHA 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: 1026 km / 637 miles · Scheduled Duration: 02:10 · Actual Duration: 01:39

KN 6496 Flight Status & Schedule China United Airlines Beijing to Shanghai

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 PKX SHA 08:19 09:58 Landed Track >
Nov 08 PKX SHA 09:17 11:04 Landed Late Track >
Nov 07 PKX SHA 08:11 09:44 Landed Track >
Nov 06 PKX SHA 08:12 09:50 Landed Track >
Nov 05 PKX SHA 08:20 09:59 Landed Track >
Nov 04 PKX SHA 08:11 09:50 Landed Track >
Nov 03 PKX SHA 08:09 09:43 Landed Track >
Nov 02 PKX SHA 08:11 09:48 Landed Track >
Nov 01 PKX SHA 08:25 10:02 Landed Track >
Oct 31 PKX SHA 08:11 09:46 Landed Track >

China United Airlines flight KN 6496 links Beijing and Shanghai, 1,026 km (637 mi) apart, and flies daily. Its timetable allows 2 h 10 min; in practice it usually takes about 1 h 40 min, so it often makes up time. Today it left on time and landed at 09:58, 17 minutes early.

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About KN 6496

Route
Beijing Daxing International Airport PKX to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport SHA
Distance
1,026 km (637 mi)
Typical flight time
1 h 40 min
Flies
Daily
On time
9 of the last 10
Average delay when late
49 min

KN 6496 FAQ

How long is the KN6496 flight?
The timetable allows 2 h 10 min. Beijing to Shanghai is 1,026 km (637 mi).
How often is KN6496 late?
1 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 49 minutes on average.
Which days does KN6496 fly?
Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does KN6496 use?
It usually arrives at Terminal 2 at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does KN6496 have?
Also listed as CUA6496 (China United Airlines' ICAO code) and KN 6496.

KN6496 and Beijing PKX to Shanghai SHA Flights

Flight KN6496 is a code-share China United Airlines flight of the China Eastern Airlines operated MU5168.

Other flights departing from Beijing PKX: MU9724, MU5168, NS8051

Other flights arriving at Shanghai SHA: MU5102, MU5168, CZ3965, CA4543

All flights connecting Beijing PKX to Shanghai SHA.