Fly with Air China on a Direct flight to Houston
Reach Houston in just 14 hours; it sounds impossible, but it¡¯s true. From July 11, 2013 through November 2, 2013 Air China will offer four weekly flights serving Houston (IAH) from Air China¡¯s home hub, Beijing Capital Airport.
When Air China launched Beijing <=>Jakarta air route more than 22 years ago, it began a new charter to Sino-Indonesia Aviation history. It is our commitment to provide continued and scheduled air service to our great customers. It¡¯s the support from customers like you that makes our scheduled flights sustainable so long. We hope that flying with us will be a great experience.
The news of ¡°AIR CHINA CONTINUES EXPANSION IN NORTH AMERICA WITH NEW NONSTOP HOUSTON-BEIJING SERVICE¡± can be good news for passengers traveling to Beijing as well as passengers who transfer in Beijing to reach other great cities in our route network like Houston, or other cities in the USA.
The flights schedules for CA978 and CA977:
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No. |
Operates |
Weekly |
Departs |
Arrives |
|
CA978 |
Beijing 10:35 | |||
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CA978 |
May 25,2013¨C Oct 25, 2013 |
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday |
Jakarta 00:40 |
Xiamen 07:00 |
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CA977 |
May 25, 2013 ¨C Oct 25, 2013 |
Beijing 15:30 |
Jakarta 23:40 | |
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CA977 |
May 25, 2013 ¨C Oct 25, 2013 |
Tuesday, Friday and Sunday |
Xiamen 19:10 |
Jakarta 23:40 |
All times listed above are local times.
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So now, let¡¯s further appreciate this great new non-stop air route from Beijing to Houston.
AIR CHINA CONTINUES EXPANSION IN NORTH AMERICA WITH NEW NONSTOP HOUSTON-BEIJING SERVICE
-- New service makes Houston the first gateway in Texas and the southern region of the United States to offer a direct connection to China ¡ª
Dr Zhi Hangchi, Air China¡¯s Vice President and General Manager for North America, as one of the most prominent celebrities in the USA, attended a ceremony with Houston Mayor Annise Parker and other celebrities to celebrate the announcement that Air China will open its 5th gateway to North America
Houston will be Air China¡¯s fifth gateway to North America, joining New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Vancouver. China¡¯s national flag carrier continues its investment in the Americas with new nonstop service, product upgrades and increasing flight frequencies.
Other important highlights revealed at the ceremony:
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On March 31, 2013, the number of weekly flights between New York and Beijing will increase from seven to 11, and the aircraft for this route will be upgraded to the B777-300ER.
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The Los Angeles - Beijing service, which uses the B777-300ER, will resume twice daily flights on March 31, 2013.
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The number of weekly flights between Vancouver and Beijing will increase from seven to 11 beginning on May 17, 2013.
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A larger B747-400 full-passenger aircraft will be used for the San Francisco - Beijing daily operation beginning on March 31, 2013.
The flight schedule for Beijing - Houston flights:
From July 11, 2013 through November 2, 2013 Air China will offer four weekly flights serving Houston (IAH) HOUSTON GEORGE BUSH INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT.
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Flight Number |
Departure |
Arrival |
Frequency |
Aircraft |
Flight Duration |
Service period |
|
CA995 |
Tuesday |
777-300ER |
14h 40m |
11JUL- 02NOV | ||
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CA996 |
HOUSTON (IAH) |
BEIJING (PEK) |
Monday |
777-300ER |
13h 30m |
11JUL - 02NOV |
* +1 means the flight arrives on the following day
All times listed above are local times.
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If you plan to fly through China on your way to the United States or Canada, please note the following new flight information:
Air China¡¯s Increased Number of Flights to North America
Beijing - New York flights to be increased:
On March 31, 2013, the number of weekly flights between New York and Beijing will increase from 7 to 11, and the aircraft for this route will be upgraded to the B777-300ER.
Beijing - Los Angeles flights to be increased:
The Los Angeles - Beijing service, which uses the B777-300ER, will resume twice daily flights on March 31, 2013.
Beijing - Vancouver flights to be increased:
The number of weekly flights between Vancouver and Beijing will increase from 7 to 11 beginning on May 17, 2013.
Air China¡¯s New North American Routes:
On July 11, 2013, Air China will launch a new Houston route using its flagship aircraft model 777-300ER.
Starting July 11, 2013, four weekly flights will serve our new Beijing <=> Houston route each Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
| Flight No. | Departure Time | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|
| CA995 | Beijing 15:00 | Houston 15:40 |
| CA996 | Houston 01:30 | Beijing 05:00 +1 |
Note: +1 indicates arrival on the following day.
* All flight dates and times are subject to change without prior notice.
If you plan to fly to Geneva or Frankfurt by way of Beijing,Shanghai or Chengdu please note the following new flight:
Air China¡¯s New Chengdu-Frankfurt Route
On May 19, 2013, Air China will launch a new Chengdu-Frankfurt route using its flagship aircraft model A330.
Starting May 19, 2013, three weekly flights will serve our new Chengdu <=> Frankfurt route each Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.
| Flight No. | Departure Time | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|
| CA431 | Chengdu 01:30 | Frankfurt 06:10 |
| CA432 | Frankfurt 14:15 | Chengdu 06:10 +1 |
Note: +1 indicates arrival on the following day.
* All flight dates and times are subject to change without prior notice.
Air China¡¯s New Geneva Route
On May 7, 2013, Air China will launch a new Geneva route using its flagship aircraft model A330.
Starting May 7, 2013, four weekly flights will serve our new Beijing <=> Geneva route each Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
| Flight No. | Departure Time | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|
| CA861 | Beijing 13:30 | Geneva 18:25 |
| CA862 | Geneva 20:25 | Beijing 12:55 +1 |
Note: +1 indicates arrival on the following day.
All flight dates and times are subject to change without prior notice.
