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CA851 flight status

Air ChinaCA851ARRIVING
Mon 9 Nov · Airbus A350-900
Probably in the air · on timeUpdated 1 min ago
FROMPEKBeijingLeft 19:24 (03:24 local)was 19:1012° · Clear skyIn Beijing now · 14:09 local
Probably in the airabout 3 min to go
TOLGWLondon GatwickGate ~06:20North Terminal4° · FogAt Gatwick now · wind 3 mph
Left19:24Was 19:10 · Take-off not reported · 03:24 local
Time left3 minOf a 11 h 10 min flight
Lands06:13On time · due at the gate 06:20

At the gate ~06:20 · Out of arrivals ~06:50–07:05 (hand luggage – suitcase)

  1. Take-offNot reported
  2. In the air (now)Probably now
  3. Lands~06:13
  4. At the gate~06:20
  5. Arrivals hall~06:50 – 07:05

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Time differenceBeijing is 8 hours ahead

At Gatwick

TerminalNorthNot South: check before you set off
AircraftA350-900Airbus

Air China at Gatwick: which terminal, and its other flights

In plain English

CA851 from Beijing should be in the air by now, but the airline hasn't reported its take-off, so this isn't confirmed. It's expected to land at Gatwick North Terminal at about 06:13. With a suitcase, travellers are usually out around 07:05, so aim to be there by about 06:50.

How reliable is this route?

Air China flights from Beijing to Gatwick, last 12 months (Sep 2025 – Aug 2026) · 302 flights

On time78%
Early or up to 15 min late
Avg delay15 min
1h+ late1 in 14
Cancelled0.0%

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Figures are for the route and airline over each month, not this particular flight. Source: UK Civil Aviation Authority punctuality statistics, Sep 2025 – Aug 2026. CAA punctuality statistics

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Good to know

Why are "lands" and "at the gate" different?

After touching down, the plane still has to taxi to its stand. At Gatwick that usually takes about 5 to 10 minutes. Airport screens show the time at the gate.

How long until they come out of arrivals?

Usually around 30 minutes after the plane reaches the gate with hand luggage, and 45 minutes with a suitcase. Passport queues can add more at busy times.

North or South Terminal?

It depends on the airline, so check before you set off. A free shuttle train links the two terminals and takes a few minutes.

How up to date is this?

We update Gatwick's flights regularly through the day, and the page refreshes itself while it's open. Times can change quickly, so always check with your airline too.

Times are UK time unless marked local. Flight details can change: always check with your airline. Weather data © OpenWeather.