China Southern Airlines CZ6981 Flight Status (Urumqi to Shanghai)
According to Trip.com real-time data, the CZ6981 flight operated by China Southern Airlines on Sep 20, 2026, flying from Urumqi (URC) to Shanghai (SHA), departed at 12:17 and is expected to arrive at 16:29 and land at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 10m early
3649km
4h 50m
Check-in Counter
L,M
Boarding Gate
A10
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
32
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En route
Your flight has departed Urumqi and is expected to arrive in Shanghai at 16:29.
3649km
4h 50m
Check-in Counter
L,M
Boarding Gate
A229
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
32
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CZ6981
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CZ6802
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Kashgar City (KHG) 
Urumqi (URC)
Urumqi (URC)Scheduled: 10:40
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26m early
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CZ6981 Aircraft Details and Cabin Information - Urumqi to Shanghai on China Southern Airlines
According to Trip.com real-time data, the CZ6981 flight flying from Urumqi to Shanghai on 9/20/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737 MAX 8. This aircraft has been in service for 1y, 3m. The aircraft is equipped with 154 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 3,649 km.
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Punctuality (Departure)
93%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100%
Early on average
26 minutes
Age
1y, 3m
Seats
154
Flight Distance
3,649 km
Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Drop-down ceiling TVs
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
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Legroom
44 cm
Seat width better than on 14% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
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In-Flight Services
Meal included
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port
Seat Information
140 cm
More legroom than on 64% of flights
53 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining angle better than on 18% of flights
2-2
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CZ6981 Recent Flight History and Status - China Southern Airlines
Trip.com historical records show that the last CZ6981 flight departed on Sat, Sep 19 from URC at approximately 12:18. This flight is expected to arrrive in SHA at 16:50.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Sep 14 | Urumqi (URC) | Shanghai (SHA) | 7M8 | 12:17 | 16:37 | Arrived |
| Tue, Sep 15 | Urumqi (URC) | Shanghai (SHA) | 73H | 12:30 | 16:45 | Arrived |
| Wed, Sep 16 | Urumqi (URC) | Shanghai (SHA) | 7M8 | 12:40 | 17:02 | Arrived |
| Thu, Sep 17 | Urumqi (URC) | Shanghai (SHA) | 7M8 | 12:17 | 16:37 | Arrived |
| Fri, Sep 18 | Urumqi (URC) | Shanghai (SHA) | 7M8 | 12:07 | 16:15 | Arrived |
| Sat, Sep 19 | Urumqi (URC) | Shanghai (SHA) | 7M8 | 12:18 | 16:50 | Arrived |
| Sun, Sep 20 | Urumqi (URC) | Shanghai (SHA) | 7M8 | 12:17 | 16:29 | En route |
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CZ6981 On-Time Performance, Departure, and Arrival Trends
Review CZ6981 on-time performance based on recent trips, including departure punctuality, arrival punctuality, average delays, and early arrival trends to better understand overall flight reliability. Based on the average performance of CZ6981 flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of CZ6981 is 93% (Late on average 16 minutes), while the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 26 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93%
Late on average 16 minutes
Early
0%
On time
93%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Canceled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100%
Early on average 26 minutes
Early
93%
On time
7%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Canceled
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight cz6981?
Flight cz6981 has departed (status: En route). Departure 12:17, estimated arrival 16:29 (updated Sep 20, 2026).Is flight cz6981 on time today?
Flight cz6981 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 12:17 and is estimated to arrive at 16:29.Has flight cz6981 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight cz6981 is scheduled to depart at 12:10. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 12:17, and the current status is En route (updated Sep 20, 2026).When is flight cz6981 scheduled to arrive?
Flight cz6981 is scheduled to arrive at 17:00. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 16:29. Status is En route as of Sep 20, 2026.What is the baggage carousel number for flight cz6981?
After arrival, baggage for flight cz6981 is expected at carousel 32 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight cz6981 fly?
Flight cz6981 is operated by China Southern Airlines from Urumqi (URC) to Shanghai (SHA). Typical flight time is about 4 hours50 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.How can I check real-time status for flight cz6981?
Track flight cz6981 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 flight cz6981 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If cz6981 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Sep 20, 2026). Contact China Southern Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight cz6981 departed from Urumqi?
Flight cz6981 has departed from Urumqi (URC) at 12:17 (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight cz6981?
Flight cz6981 usually flies a Boeing 737 MAX 8 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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