Qatar Airways operates flight QR872 between Doha (DOH) and Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG). This route is typically operated by an A350-900. Our Starlink rating for this flight is very likely. We tracked the aircraft flying this route, and our records show Starlink on them. On the most recent figures we hold, Starlink is on 149 of Qatar Airways' 241 aircraft.
We tracked the aircraft flying this route, and our records show Starlink on them.
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Qatar Airways last published 146; 149 aircraft independently verified.
We tracked the aircraft flying this route, and our records show Starlink on them.
Very likely means the evidence strongly favors Starlink on this flight. It is not a guarantee, because airlines swap aircraft on the day.
These are facts about individual flights. They do not change the route rating above.
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Rating: Very likely. This is our rating that this specific flight has Starlink. We tracked the aircraft flying this route, and our records show Starlink on them.
Aircraft that operated QR872 in the last 90 days, from our weekly flight tracking. Showing 10 of 19.
| Aircraft | Type | Last week seen | Starlink |
|---|---|---|---|
| A7-BAL | 777-300ER | Nov 2, 2026 | Confirmed |
| A7-BAB | 777-300ER | Nov 2, 2026 | Confirmed |
| A7-BAQ | 777-300ER | Oct 26, 2026 | Confirmed |
| A7-BAJ | 777-300ER | Oct 26, 2026 | Confirmed |
| A7-BOG | 777-300ER | Oct 26, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| A7-BAA | 777-300ER | Oct 19, 2026 | Confirmed |
| A7-BEE | 777-300ER | Oct 19, 2026 | Confirmed |
| A7-BEH | 777-300ER | Oct 19, 2026 | Confirmed |
| A7-BAN | 777-300ER | Oct 12, 2026 | Confirmed |
| A7-BAH | 777-300ER | Oct 12, 2026 | Confirmed |
Check the Starlink rating on other Qatar Airways routes.
Our Starlink rating for flight QR872 is very likely. We tracked the aircraft flying this route, and our records show Starlink on them. Qatar Airways is actively rolling out Starlink across its fleet. Check back as our data updates.
Qatar Airways uses Starlink satellite WiFi on equipped aircraft. Flight QR872 operates DOH to PVG. We rate flight QR872 very likely.
The most reliable method is to check your specific aircraft. Flight-tracking sites and some airline apps show the aircraft registration close to departure. You can search that registration on StarlinkFlights.com. Our rating for flight QR872 is very likely. The explanation is on this page.
The rating is a label, not a guarantee. It reflects the evidence we hold for the route. We tracked the aircraft flying this route, and our records show Starlink on them. Passenger speed tests and aircraft records for this specific flight are listed on this page as evidence. They do not change the rating.
No rating can guarantee a specific aircraft. Airlines swap aircraft for maintenance, operations or schedule changes, so an equipped aircraft can be replaced by one without Starlink on the day. A high rating means the evidence favors Starlink, but it is not a guarantee. On the day of departure, check the airline's gate display or app.
