CA 856: London → Beijing

69% of departures were no more than 15 minutes behind schedule. That is 8 percentage points above the average across all 497 flight numbers FlightPeek analyses (61%). On average, CA 856 leaves 11 minutes behind schedule. 2% of departures were more than an hour late.

What to do if CA 856 is delayed

This flight departs outside the EU. EU Regulation 261/2004 then only applies if an EU airline flies into the EU – otherwise the rules of the departure country and the airline's conditions apply.

Frequently asked questions

How punctual is CA 856?

In the roughly three months up to 4 October 2026, 69% of 87 departures left no more than 15 minutes late. On average, CA 856 leaves 11 minutes behind schedule.

When does CA 856 depart and arrive?

Scheduled departure is 22:40 local time in London, arrival 15:15 local time in Beijing, with a flight time of 9 h 35 min. Schedules change by season – your booking is what counts.

Which aircraft operates CA 856?

Most recently, CA 856 was flown with a BOEING 777-300ER PASSENGER. The airline can swap aircraft at short notice.

How do I find out straight away if CA 856 is delayed?

FlightPeek watches the flight and sends delay, gate, terminal and cancellation alerts to your phone – often before the departure board shows them.