I think Air China doesnt stop at Tokyo. Either JPL or UA stops there between Shanghai and SF or LA. I am certain Yao took UA's flight if it is going to stop by Tokyo, for I took that once that route.
One word of caution for those heading out to the airport tomorrow -- due to the very long flight times, there is the possibility for a great variance in arrival time. Oftentimes, I've seen long international flights be as much as 1 hour *early*. Obviously the possibility for a long delay is there as well. I would just advise those of you going out to the airport to be there early just in case.
According to this site (http://www.photocome.com/imgdetail.asp?id=271383), Yao Ming boarded Air China 929 flight to Tokyo. It does not say what was his next connecting flight. You guys can check out the thumbnails of the pictures on the site but viewing the full size version will cost $.
Cool pics, at least we know what to look for when he arrives, of course, being 7'6' helps too . I will be leaving work (59 and Kirby) at around 330pm and hopefully be there around 4pm. If Tim is encouraging us to be there, I am definitley there.
His flight is already 22 minutes early for those heading out to Intercontinental! http://www.itn.net/cgi/flstat?stamp...=Oct&date=20&flight_no=1556&jsDate=10/20/2002
Here is another arrival site that says 409pm http://www.flightarrivals.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Flights.woa/3/wo/1hWgV16bfVQrVT3yf8/14.7 Damn, we are a bunch of stalkers EDIT: Well. the link doesnt work. Just do it manually, enter United Airlines Flight# 1556. Under arrivals.
Thanks, W&S and lovethisgametoo, great pics!! What a great website. I love it!!!! I was wondering how long will he be flying to get here? I have a feeling he will be very tired. However, he may be too excited to be tired, especially if the fans give him a great welcome. Welcome home big man.
30 seconds ago: Expected to arrive in 1 hr. and 49 mins. 866 miles from destination. Speed is 579 mph at 37000 ft. Get the play by play:
