When is it arriving? vs When will it arrive?

These are both correct, commonplace English phrases. They are interchangeable and can be used to inquire about the time of arrival of something. The choice between them depends on personal preference or the context in which they are used.

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When is it arriving?

This phrase is correct and commonly used to inquire about the time of arrival of something.

This phrase is a valid way to ask about the expected arrival time of something. It is commonly used in informal conversations.

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What time's your Dad arriving?
Is that my punishment finally arriving?
So what time's the mayor arriving?
Have the other attendees started arriving?
And when's your rt arriving?
What time's your dad arriving?
What time are your guests arriving?
OK, so when's he arriving?
Is that Sarah's man arriving?
Why were you in the shower at the time you knew he would be arriving?
We loathe to ask, Excellency, but when will the other Sisters of Wurgisnacht be arriving?
When is the accountant arriving in Paris?
When is the shipment arriving, Han?
So, your mother will be arriving tomorrow?
In this regard, Mr President-in-Office of the Council, could you not give us some specific information on this funding, which is necessary to update assistance services in those regions in which the boats are arriving, where the immigrants are arriving?
What happens to passengers arriving from Brazil?
Didn't I say I'd be arriving today?
So what time is your gentleman caller arriving tonight?
But how do you keep from... arriving early?
- When's the new hor'se arriving, Brad?

Alternatives:

When will it arrive?
When is it going to arrive?
What time will it arrive?
At what time is it arriving?
When can we expect it to arrive?

When will it arrive?

This phrase is correct and commonly used to inquire about the time of arrival of something.

This phrase is a valid way to ask about the expected arrival time of something. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

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Sorry, when will it arrive then?
Where and when will the shipment arrive?
When will the Grand Duke arrive?
What will it call you when it arrives?
If I do, will you get in the ambulance when it arrives?
When does the family boat arrive?
When did the reference blood arrive?
Or clear out your desk before your colleagues arrive?
What will happen when your people arrive?
What time does our guest arrive?
Now, when does Thor arrive?
Would you like a quick briefing before we arrive?
Right, but when did your flight arrive?
- And what time did he arrive?
Did you see the officers arrive?
Are you waiting for the family to arrive?
- What time is he due to arrive?
When were the allies supposed to arrive?
How long till other lawmen arrive?
How long before the seal team arrives?

Alternatives:

When is it arriving?
When is it going to arrive?
What time will it arrive?
At what time is it arriving?
When can we expect it to arrive?

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