CA852 flight status

Air China

Air ChinaCA852DEPARTING

Sun 8 Nov · Airbus A350-900

Gate closedUpdated 7 min ago

FROMLGWLondon GatwickNorth Terminal8° · MistAt Gatwick now · wind 3 mph

Still at GatwickFlight time 10 h 00 min

TOPEKBeijingLands 05:35 local6° · Clear skyIn Beijing now · 19:54 local

Departs11:36On time · scheduled 11:35

GateNot yetUsually shown about 10:56

Be at the airport by08:353 hours before · check your airline

Check inSee your airline
Gate shown~10:56
Boarding
Gate closes (now)Closed
Takes off11:36

Your trip

Beijing when you land3° · Clear skyForecast for 05:35 local

Time differenceBeijing is 8 hours aheadLands 05:35 local · 21:35 UK

BEFORE YOU FLY

UK travel advice for China

Updated 7 Oct 2026: "Updated information on Warnings and insurance"

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At Gatwick

TerminalNorthNot South: check before you set off

Flight time10h 00m

AircraftA350-900Airbus

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

In plain English

The gate for CA852 has closed. It's due to leave at 11:36.

How reliable is this route?

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

Left on time89%

Early or up to 15 min late

Avg delayAverage delay8 minEarly departures count as on the dot

1h+ lateOver an hour late1 in 254.0% of flights

CancelledCancelled0.0%None in this period

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

More flights at Gatwick

Updated 7 min ago. Times are UK time; weather is now, at the other airport. Flight details can change: always check with your airline. Weather data © OpenWeather. See the full board

Good to know

When is the gate shown?

Gatwick usually puts the gate on the departure screens about 40 minutes before take-off. Until then, wait in the departure lounge.

How early should I get to the airport?

Two hours before a short-haul flight is a safe rule, and three for long-haul. Your airline's bag drop closing time is the real deadline, so check it on your booking.

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.