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KN5978 Flight Status

According to the latest from Trip.com for China United Airlines Flight KN5978 from Shanghai to Beijing (PVG–PKX): Great news — Flight KN5978 has landed safely at Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) at 10:45 local time, arriving about 15m early.
Fri, Nov 6
Sat, Nov 7
Sun, Nov 8
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 23m early
Shanghai(PVG)
08:50
Scheduled: 08:30, Nov 6
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T1
1178km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 30m
Beijing(PKX)
10:37
Scheduled: 11:00, Nov 6
Beijing Daxing International Airport
Check-in Counter
A11-A12
Boarding Gate
H108
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
36
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 15m early
Shanghai(PVG)
08:54
Scheduled: 08:35, Nov 7
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T1
1178km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 25m
Beijing(PKX)
10:45
Scheduled: 11:00, Nov 7
Beijing Daxing International Airport
Check-in Counter
A11-A12
Boarding Gate
H104
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
35
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Shanghai(PVG)
08:30
Scheduled: 08:30, Nov 8
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 30m
Beijing(PKX)
11:00
Scheduled: 11:00, Nov 8
Beijing Daxing International Airport
Check-in Counter
A11,A12
Boarding Gate
8
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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KN5978

Track the Previous Flight Status: Landed at Shanghai

KN5705
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Foshan (FUO) Shanghai (SHA)
Scheduled: 23:25
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19m early
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KN5978 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the KN5978 flight flying from Shanghai to Beijing on 11/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 8y, 7m. The aircraft is equipped with 186 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 1,178 km.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
90 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
7 minutes
Age
8y, 7m
Seats
186
Flight Distance
1,178 km

Flight History for KN5978

Trip.com historical records show that the last KN5978 flight departed on Fri, Nov 6 from PVG at approximately 08:50. This flight is expected to arrrive in PKX at 10:37.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Mon, Nov 2 Shanghai (PVG) Beijing (PKX) 73H 08:55 10:50 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Shanghai (PVG) Beijing (PKX) 73H 08:49 10:39 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Shanghai (PVG) Beijing (PKX) 73H 09:08 10:55 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Shanghai (PVG) Beijing (PKX) 73H 08:51 10:43 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Shanghai (PVG) Beijing (PKX) 73H 08:50 10:37 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Shanghai (PVG) Beijing (PKX) 73H 08:54 10:45 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Shanghai (PVG) Beijing (PKX) 73H 08:30 11:00 Scheduled

KN5978 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of KN5978 is 90% (Late on average 21 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 7 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
90 %
Late on average 21 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
90 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
4 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 7 minutes
Early
83 %
On time
17 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
4 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight kn5978?

    Flight kn5978 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 10:45 (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight kn5978 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 10:45; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight kn5978 is scheduled to depart at 08:35. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 08:54, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight kn5978 is scheduled to arrive at 11:00. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 10:45. Status is Arrived as of Nov 7, 2026.
  • For flight kn5978, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is H104. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight kn5978 is operated by China United Airlines from Shanghai (PVG) to Beijing (PKX). Typical flight time is about 2 hours25 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight kn5978 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 kn5978 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 7, 2026). Contact China United Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight kn5978 has already left Shanghai and completed its journey. Departure was 08:54; actual arrival 10:45.
  • Flight kn5978 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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