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B-5956

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Representative photo of a Airbus 330Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Airbus A330
This aircraft is a
Airbus 330
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
5,500 nm
Cruise speed
464 kt
Max speed
475 kt
Service ceiling
41,000 ft
Takeoff distance
2800 m
Landing distance
1300 m
Weights
MTOW
212,000 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
97,500 L
Dimensions
Length
63.6 m
Wingspan
60.3 m
Height
16.7 m
Capacity
Seats
260
Max passengers
412

Flight activity

(58 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
3
Last 90 days
47
Last seen
11 Nov 2026
Tracked since
1 Jun 2026
  • Tracked flight15 Oct 2026 · 10h 37m
  • Tracked flight14 Oct 2026 · 14h 55m
  • Tracked flight11 Oct 2026 · 10h 02m
  • Tracked flight11 Oct 2026 · 17h 10m
  • Tracked flight10 Oct 2026 · 19h 03m
  • Tracked flight27 Sept 2026 · 9h 06m
  • Tracked flight27 Sept 2026 · 10h 09m
  • Tracked flight27 Sept 2026 · 17h 53m
  • Tracked flight26 Sept 2026 · 10h 55m
  • Tracked flight24 Sept 2026 · 12h 31m

Showing the 10 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
2,116Airbus 330 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 98% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • B-5956CNACTIVE
    Air China
    —

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

Operator history

(1)
  • Air China
    Operator
    2026 – present
B-5956 — frequently asked
What aircraft model is B-5956?

B-5956 is a Airbus 330. Sprinkle's record for B-5956 covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is B-5956 currently active?

Registry records list B-5956's status as Active, registered in China — a Airbus 330.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of B-5956?

B-5956 carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 1563, the serial assigned to this Airbus 330 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for B-5956?

B-5956's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 780CB9 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Airbus 330 broadcasts.