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CA1261 Flight Status

According to the latest from Trip.com for Air China Flight CA1261 from Beijing to Xining (PEK–XNN): Great news — Flight CA1261 has landed safely at Xining Caojiapu International Airport (XNN) at 17:44 local time, arriving about 1m early.
Sun, Sep 20
Mon, Sep 21
BJS-XNN

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 5m late
Beijing(PEK)
15:31
Scheduled: 15:15, Sep 20
Beijing Capital International Airport T3
1780km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 30m
Xining(XNN)
17:50
Scheduled: 17:45, Sep 20
Xining Caojiapu International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
J,K
Boarding Gate
C22
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
5
BJS-XNN

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1m early
Beijing(PEK)
15:33
Scheduled: 15:15, Sep 21
Beijing Capital International Airport T3
1780km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 30m
Xining(XNN)
17:44
Scheduled: 17:45, Sep 21
Xining Caojiapu International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
J,K
Boarding Gate
C16
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
2
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Landed at Beijing

CA1818
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Nanjing (NKG) Beijing (BJS)
Scheduled: 13:10
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18m early
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CA1261 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the CA1261 flight flying from Beijing to Xining on 9/21/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 14y, 1m. The aircraft is equipped with 167 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 1,780 km.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
90%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93%
Late on average
1 minute
Age
14y, 1m
Seats
167
Flight Distance
1,780 km
Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
None
Drop-down ceiling TVs
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
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In-Flight Services
None
Drop-down ceiling TVs
Wi-Fi is unavailable
Power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
More legroom than on 38% of flights
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Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
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Flight History for CA1261

Trip.com historical records show that the last CA1261 flight departed on Sun, Sep 20 from PEK at approximately 15:31. This flight is expected to arrrive in XNN at 17:50.
DateAirportAircraft ModelDepartureArrivalStatus
DepartureArrival
Tue, Sep 15Beijing (PEK)Xining (XNN)32N17:2119:37Arrived
Wed, Sep 16Beijing (PEK)Xining (XNN)73H15:3617:53Arrived
Thu, Sep 17Beijing (PEK)Xining (XNN)73G16:5619:02Arrived
Fri, Sep 18Beijing (PEK)Xining (XNN)73W15:3817:45Arrived
Sat, Sep 19Beijing (PEK)Xining (XNN)73H16:4619:10Arrived
Sun, Sep 20Beijing (PEK)Xining (XNN)73H15:3117:50Arrived
Mon, Sep 21Beijing (PEK)Xining (XNN)73H15:3317:44Arrived
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CA1261 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of CA1261 is 90% (Late on average 17 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Late on average 1 minute).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
90%
Late on average 17 minutes
Early
0%
On time
90%
30 mins late
7%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
3%
Canceled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93%
Late on average 1 minute
Early
67%
On time
27%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
3%
Canceled
0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ca1261?

    Flight ca1261 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 17:44 (updated Sep 21, 2026).
  • Flight ca1261 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 17:44; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight ca1261 is scheduled to depart at 15:15. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 15:33, and the current status is Arrived (updated Sep 21, 2026).
  • Flight ca1261 is scheduled to arrive at 17:45. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 17:44. Status is Arrived as of Sep 21, 2026.
  • For flight ca1261, the departure terminal is T3 and the boarding gate is C16. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight ca1261 is expected at carousel 2 in terminal T3. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight ca1261 is operated by Air China from Beijing (PEK) to Xining (XNN). Typical flight time is about 2 hours30 minutes; operating days may include Monday.
  • Track flight ca1261 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 ca1261 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Sep 21, 2026). Contact Air China or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight ca1261 has already left Beijing and completed its journey. Departure was 15:33; actual arrival 17:44.
  • Flight ca1261 usually flies a Boeing 737-800 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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