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Air France AF5243 Flight Status Today
International flight Air France AF5243 takes off from Sydney (SYD) Australia to Shanghai (PVG) China. It's operated by Air France. The plane leaves Sydney Airport at 21:30 01 January 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 05:00 02 January 2026 Asia/Shanghai. The flight will last about 10 hours 30 minutes.
Current status of AF5243 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 12 hours, 26 minutes
AF5243 - AFR5243
Air France (AF)
SYD
Sydney Australia
PVG
Shanghai China
Scheduled On time
Expected Depart in 12 hours, 26 minutes
Scheduled
05:00 02 January 2026
1
None
AF5243 Detail
- Type: International Flight
- Code Shares: QF 4047
- Flight Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes
- Flight Distance: 7837 kms / 4869 miles
Airline
- Air France
- IATA: AF
- ICAO: AFR
- Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Passenger Services
- Service type: Normal passenger
- Seats: 189
- Freight capacity: 8.7 tons
- Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
- Aircraft: Airbus A350-900
- Callsign: AFR5243
- Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
- Arrival Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Current Time in Sydney: Thursday 2026-01-01 09:04 AM
- Current Time in Shanghai: Thursday 2026-01-01 06:04 AM
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| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
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MU736 China Eastern |
01/01/2026 21:30 |
10 hours 30 minutes 05:00 |
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MU562 China Eastern |
01/01/2026 12:00 |
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LA8749 LATAM Airlines |
01/01/2026 12:00 |
10 hours 30 minutes 19:30 |
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AF5299 Air France |
01/01/2026 12:00 |
10 hours 30 minutes 19:30 |
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QF4031 Qantas |
01/01/2026 12:00 |
10 hours 30 minutes 19:30 |
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HO1670 Juneyao Airlines |
01/01/2026 08:55 |
10 hours 10 minutes 16:05 |
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QF4047 Qantas |
01/01/2026 21:30 |
10 hours 30 minutes 05:00 |
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QF7541 Qantas |
01/01/2026 18:10 |
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Air France Flight AF5243 FAQs
What is the scheduled flight duration for Air France AF5243 flight?
On average, nonstop flight takes 10 hour(s) 30 minutes, with the flight distance of 7837 km (4869 miles).
What is the current status of Air France AF5243 flight?
The current status of flight Air France AF5243 is Scheduled On time.
What type of aircraft is used for the Air France AF5243 flight?
All Air France AF5243 flights are operated using Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
When does the flight Air France AF5243 arrive?
Flight Air France AF5243 arrives at 05:00.
Which terminal the flight Air France AF5243 is arriving at?
Flight Air France AF5243 arrives in Shanghai Pudong International Airport at Terminal 1.
How many Air France AF5243 flights are operated a week?
6 flights per week. The Flight Air France AF5243 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.