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DAL281

Operated by Delta Air Lines

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Departure

SEA KSEA MVFR

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

Seattle, US

Local time
10:56 PDT
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
433 ft
Coordinates
47.4479, -122.3103

cloud Weather

Wind
200° / 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Ceiling
BKN 2,200 ft, BKN 3,200 ft
Temp / Dew
16°C / 12°C
Altimeter
30.08 inHg

Obs: 2026-08-28T16:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR KSEA 281653Z 20005KT 10SM BKN022 BKN032 16/12 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP190 T01610122 $

TAF KSEA 281727Z 2818/2924 22005KT P6SM BKN025 BKN035 FM282100 26006KT P6SM BKN050 FM290200 32006KT P6SM BKN050 FM290800 19007KT P6SM -SHRA OVC035 FM291100 19006KT P6SM -SHRA BKN025 OVC030 FM291800 21007KT P6SM -SHRA SCT020 OVC030

Arrival

PVG ZSPD MVFR

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Shanghai (Pudong), CN

Local time
01:56 GMT+8
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
13 ft
Coordinates
31.1434, 121.8050

cloud Weather

Wind
130° / 10 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Ceiling
BKN 1,500 ft
Temp / Dew
28°C / 28°C
Altimeter
29.68 inHg

Obs: 2026-08-28T17:30:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR ZSPD 281730Z 13005MPS 9999 BKN015 28/28 Q1005 NOSIG

TAF ZSPD 281502Z 2818/2924 12006MPS 6000 BKN015 TX32/2906Z TN26/2821Z TN27/2921Z

Recent history last 30

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-07-26 A65BB7 SEA → PVG Jul 26, 00:10 UTCJul 26, 00:45 UTC35m - -
2026-07-26 A65BB7 SEA → PVG Jul 26, 00:08 UTCJul 26, 11:43 UTC11h 35m +48m +15m
2026-07-25 A6456D SEA → PVG Jul 25, 08:40 UTCJul 26, 04:55 UTC20h 15m - -
2026-07-25 A6456D SEA → PVG Jul 25, 00:05 UTCJul 25, 10:35 UTC10h 30m - -
2026-07-25 A6456D SEA → PVG Jul 25, 00:02 UTCJul 25, 11:20 UTC11h 18m +42m +13m
2026-07-24 A64CDB SEA → PVG Jul 24, 08:25 UTCJul 25, 04:40 UTC20h 15m - -
2026-07-24 A64CDB SEA → PVG Jul 24, 00:06 UTCJul 24, 11:02 UTC10h 56m +46m +17m
2026-07-24 A64CDB SEA → PVG Jul 24, 00:10 UTCJul 24, 08:45 UTC8h 35m - -
2026-07-23 A64924 SEA → PVG Jul 23, 08:05 UTCJul 24, 04:50 UTC20h 45m - -
2026-07-22 A64924 SEA → PVG Jul 22, 23:37 UTCJul 23, 10:37 UTC11h 0m +17m +5m
2026-07-22 A64924 SEA → PVG Jul 22, 23:40 UTCJul 23, 09:00 UTC9h 20m - -
2026-07-21 A65449 SEA → PVG Jul 21, 23:50 UTCJul 22, 11:15 UTC11h 25m - -
2026-07-20 A661C7 SEA → PVG Jul 20, 08:40 UTCJul 21, 04:30 UTC19h 49m - -
2026-07-20 A661C7 SEA → PVG Jul 20, 00:15 UTCJul 20, 10:40 UTC10h 25m - -
2026-07-19 A65092 SEA → PVG Jul 19, 08:20 UTCJul 20, 04:50 UTC20h 30m - -
2026-07-18 A65092 SEA → PVG Jul 18, 23:40 UTCJul 19, 10:10 UTC10h 30m - -
2026-07-18 A65092 SEA → PVG Jul 18, 23:39 UTCJul 19, 10:54 UTC11h 15m +19m -8m
2026-07-18 A64924 SEA → PVG Jul 18, 08:20 UTCJul 19, 04:40 UTC20h 20m - -
2026-07-17 A64924 SEA → PVG Jul 17, 23:50 UTCJul 18, 00:25 UTC35m - -
2026-07-17 A64924 SEA → PVG Jul 17, 23:50 UTCJul 18, 10:54 UTC11h 4m +30m +2m
2026-07-17 A65800 SEA → PVG Jul 17, 08:49 UTCJul 18, 04:40 UTC19h 51m - -
2026-07-17 A65800 SEA → PVG Jul 17, 00:11 UTCJul 17, 11:27 UTC11h 16m +51m +19m
2026-07-17 A65800 SEA → PVG Jul 17, 00:14 UTCJul 17, 10:40 UTC10h 25m - -
2026-07-16 A66935 - Jul 16, 08:20 UTCJul 17, 05:20 UTC21h 0m - -
2026-07-15 A66935 SEA → PVG Jul 15, 23:40 UTCJul 16, 11:00 UTC11h 20m +20m -6m
2026-07-15 A66935 - Jul 15, 23:45 UTCJul 16, 10:20 UTC10h 35m - -
2026-07-15 A6657E - Jul 15, 09:00 UTCJul 16, 04:35 UTC19h 35m - -
2026-07-15 A6657E - Jul 15, 03:35 UTCJul 16, 03:30 UTC23h 55m - -
2026-07-15 A6657E - Jul 15, 00:25 UTCJul 15, 10:40 UTC10h 15m - -
2026-07-15 A6657E SEA → PVG Jul 15, 00:24 UTCJul 15, 11:15 UTC10h 51m +64m +11m

Performance history

Flights tracked
300 showing last 30
Avg arrival delay
+8m
On-time arrival
78% 78% on time
Aircraft used
10

Monthly activity 4 months

Month Flights tracked
July 2026 63
June 2026 90
May 2026 94
April 2026 53

DAL281 frequently asked

Where does flight DAL281 fly?
DAL281 (Delta Air Lines) flies from SEA to PVG. View the full route page.
How long is flight DAL281?
Based on observed flights, DAL281 takes on average 13h 20m from takeoff to landing.
How often does DAL281 fly?
DAL281 has been observed flying several times a week in our tracking data. We've recorded 300 flights under this callsign.
Is flight DAL281 usually on time?
Across recent flights, DAL281 arrives with an average 8-minute delay. 78% of flights arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.
What aircraft operates flight DAL281?
DAL281 has been operated by 10 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track DAL281 live?
Yes. When DAL281 is currently airborne, the live tracker map above shows its real-time position from ADS-B broadcasts. If the map is empty, the flight is not currently in the air.