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CI9985 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest record on status for China Airlines flight CI9985 from Sydney to Christchurch (SYD-CHC): Flight CI9985 has safely landed at Christchurch Airport (CHC) 1:01 AM (local time), about 1h 2m late.
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
SYD-CHC

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 6m late
Sydney(SYD)
7:25 PM
Scheduled: 18:55, Nov 11
Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 4m
Christchurch(CHC)
12:05 AM
Scheduled: 23:59, Nov 11
Christchurch Airport I
Check-in Counter
C
Boarding Gate
63
Arrival Gate
I29
Baggage
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1h 2m late
Sydney(SYD)
8:17 PM
Scheduled: 18:55, Nov 12
Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 4m
Christchurch(CHC)
1:01 AM
Scheduled: 23:59, Nov 12
Christchurch Airport I
Check-in Counter
C
Boarding Gate
53
Arrival Gate
I29
Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Sydney(SYD)
6:55 PM
Scheduled: 18:55, Nov 13
Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 4m
Christchurch(CHC)
11:59 PM
Scheduled: 23:59, Nov 13
Christchurch Airport I
Check-in Counter
C
Boarding Gate
31
Arrival Gate
30
Baggage
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CI9985 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the CI9985 flight from Sydney to Christchurch on 11/12/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 14y, 7m. The aircraft has 174 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
47 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
73 %
Late on average
54 minutes
Age
14y, 7m
Seats
174
Flight Distance
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Flight History for CI9985

Trip.com historical records show that the last CI9985 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from SYD at approximately 7:25 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in CHC at 12:05 AM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Nov 8 Sydney (SYD) Christchurch (CHC) 738 9:38 AM 12:18 AM Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Sydney (SYD) Christchurch (CHC) 738 7:07 PM 11:49 PM Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Sydney (SYD) Christchurch (CHC) 738 7:09 PM 11:45 PM Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Sydney (SYD) Christchurch (CHC) 738 7:25 PM 12:05 AM Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Sydney (SYD) Christchurch (CHC) 738 8:17 PM 1:01 AM Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Sydney (SYD) Christchurch (CHC) 738 6:55 PM 11:59 PM Scheduled
Sat, Nov 14 Sydney (SYD) Christchurch (CHC) 738 6:55 PM 11:59 PM Scheduled

CI9985 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of CI9985 is 47% (Late on average 58 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 73% (Late on average 54 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
47 %
Late on average 58 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
47 %
30 mins late
40 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
73 %
Late on average 54 minutes
Early
40 %
On time
33 %
30 mins late
17 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
10 %
Cancelled
1 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight ci9985?

    Flight ci9985 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 1:01 AM (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight ci9985 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 1:01 AM; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight ci9985 is scheduled to depart at 6:55 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 8:17 PM, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight ci9985 is scheduled to arrive at 11:59 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 1:01 AM. Status is Arrived as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • For flight ci9985, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 53. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight ci9985 is operated by China Airlines from Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC). Typical flight time is about 3 hours 4 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight ci9985 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 ci9985 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 12, 2026). Contact China Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight ci9985 has already left Sydney and completed its journey. Departure was 8:17 PM; actual arrival 1:01 AM.
  • Flight ci9985 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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