Delta Air Lines
DL281 Flight Status (Seattle to Shanghai)
According to Trip.com real-time data, the DL281 flight operated by Delta Air Lines on Jul 26, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Seattle (SEA) to Shanghai (PVG). The flight is expected to depart at 16:20 (local time in Seattle, UTC-7) and land at 18:47 (local time in Shanghai, UTC+8) .
Sat, Jul 25
Sun, Jul 26
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En route
Your flight has departed Seattle and is expected to arrive in Shanghai at 19:35.
9208km
12h 30m
Check-in Counter
ZONE 3
Boarding Gate
A3
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
17
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
12h 30m
Check-in Counter
ZONE 3
Boarding Gate
A3
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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DL281 Aircraft Details and Cabin Information - Seattle to Shanghai on Delta Air Lines
According to Trip.com real-time data, the DL281 flight flying from Seattle to Shanghai on 7/26/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A350-900. This aircraft has been in service for 8y, 2m. The aircraft is equipped with 274 seats.
Airbus A350-900
Punctuality (Departure)
60
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97
%
Early on average
21 minutes
Age
8y, 2m
Seats
274
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
Premium Economy
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
--
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width better than on 50% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
--
Reclining Angle
1-2-1
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
More legroom than on 50% of flights
47 cm
Seat width better than on 50% of flights
135°
Reclining Angle
2-4-2
Seat layout example
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DL281 Recent Flight History and Status - Delta Air Lines
Trip.com historical records show that the last DL281 flight departed on Sat, Jul 25 from SEA at approximately 17:08. This flight is expected to arrrive in PVG at 19:35.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Jul 20 | Seattle (SEA) | Shanghai (PVG) | 359 | -- | -- | Canceled |
| Tue, Jul 21 | Seattle (SEA) | Shanghai (PVG) | 359 | 16:48 | 19:10 | Arrived |
| Wed, Jul 22 | Seattle (SEA) | Shanghai (PVG) | 359 | 16:36 | 18:38 | Arrived |
| Thu, Jul 23 | Seattle (SEA) | Shanghai (PVG) | 359 | 17:06 | 19:15 | Arrived |
| Fri, Jul 24 | Seattle (SEA) | Shanghai (PVG) | 359 | 17:02 | 19:24 | Arrived |
| Sat, Jul 25 | Seattle (SEA) | Shanghai (PVG) | 359 | 17:08 | 19:35 | En route |
| Sun, Jul 26 | Seattle (SEA) | Shanghai (PVG) | 359 | 16:20 | 18:47 | Scheduled |
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DL281 On-Time Performance, Departure, and Arrival Trends
Review DL281 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 DL281 flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of DL281 is 60% (Late on average 37 minutes), while the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 21 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
60
%
Late on average
37 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
60
%
30 mins late
27
%
60 mins late
10
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
1
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97
%
Early on average
21 minutes
Early
80
%
On time
17
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
1
%
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