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3U8697 Flight Status

According to the latest from Trip.com for Sichuan Airlines Flight 3U8697 from Chengdu to Lhasa (CTU–LXA): Great news — Flight 3U8697 has landed safely at Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA) at 16:37 local time, arriving about 23m early.
Sun, Sep 20
Mon, Sep 21
Tue, Sep 22
CTU-LXA

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 8m early
Chengdu(CTU)
14:35
Scheduled: 14:30, Sep 20
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport T1
1334km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 30m
Lhasa(LXA)
16:52
Scheduled: 17:00, Sep 20
Lhasa Gonggar International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
40-65
Boarding Gate
109
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
CTU-LXA

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 23m early
Chengdu(CTU)
14:29
Scheduled: 14:30, Sep 21
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport T1
1334km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 30m
Lhasa(LXA)
16:37
Scheduled: 17:00, Sep 21
Lhasa Gonggar International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
40-65
Boarding Gate
126
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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CTU-LXA

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Chengdu(CTU)
14:30
Scheduled: 14:30, Sep 22
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 30m
Lhasa(LXA)
17:00
Scheduled: 17:00, Sep 22
Lhasa Gonggar International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
40-65
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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3U8697 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the 3U8697 flight flying from Chengdu to Lhasa on 9/21/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A319. This aircraft has been in service for 13y. The aircraft is equipped with 132 seats.
flight status
Airbus A319
Punctuality (Departure)
97%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97%
Early on average
11 minutes
Age
13y
Seats
132
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Snacks
Drop-down ceiling TVs
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 16% of flights
46 cm
Seat width better than on 24% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
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In-Flight Services
Snacks
Drop-down ceiling TVs
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
91 cm
Legroom
61 cm
Seat width better than on 5% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
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Flight History for 3U8697

Trip.com historical records show that the last 3U8697 flight departed on Sun, Sep 20 from CTU at approximately 14:35. This flight is expected to arrrive in LXA at 16:52.
DateAirportAircraft ModelDepartureArrivalStatus
DepartureArrival
Wed, Sep 16Chengdu (CTU)Lhasa (LXA)31B14:3716:53Arrived
Thu, Sep 17Chengdu (CTU)Lhasa (LXA)31914:3616:51Arrived
Fri, Sep 18Chengdu (CTU)Lhasa (LXA)31914:3916:49Arrived
Sat, Sep 19Chengdu (CTU)Lhasa (LXA)31B14:4816:54Arrived
Sun, Sep 20Chengdu (CTU)Lhasa (LXA)31914:3516:52Arrived
Mon, Sep 21Chengdu (CTU)Lhasa (LXA)31914:2916:37Arrived
Tue, Sep 22Chengdu (CTU)Lhasa (LXA)31914:3017:00Scheduled
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3U8697 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of 3U8697 is 97% (Late on average 17 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 11 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
97%
Late on average 17 minutes
Early
0%
On time
97%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Canceled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97%
Early on average 11 minutes
Early
93%
On time
3%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Canceled
0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight 3u8697?

    Flight 3u8697 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 16:37 (updated Sep 21, 2026).
  • Flight 3u8697 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 16:37; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight 3u8697 is scheduled to depart at 14:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 14:29, and the current status is Arrived (updated Sep 21, 2026).
  • Flight 3u8697 is scheduled to arrive at 17:00. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 16:37. Status is Arrived as of Sep 21, 2026.
  • For flight 3u8697, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 126. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight 3u8697 is operated by Sichuan Airlines from Chengdu (CTU) to Lhasa (LXA). Typical flight time is about 2 hours30 minutes; operating days may include Monday.
  • Track flight 3u8697 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If 3u8697 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Sep 21, 2026). Contact Sichuan Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight 3u8697 has already left Chengdu and completed its journey. Departure was 14:29; actual arrival 16:37.
  • Flight 3u8697 usually flies a Airbus A319 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Time on arrival: Chengdu 17:00| Lhasa 17:00

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