Air France AF5243 Flight Status Today

International flight Air France AF5243 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Shanghai (PVG) China. It's operated by Air France. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 21:30 04 March 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 05:00 05 March 2026 Asia/Shanghai. The flight will last about 10 hours 30 minutes.

Current status of AF5243 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 14 hours, 42 minutes

AF5243 - AFR5243 Air France (AF)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to PVG
PVG Shanghai China
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 14 hours, 42 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 21:30 04 March 2026
1 32
Arrival Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA: PVGICAO: ZSPD
Scheduled 05:00 05 March 2026
1 None
AF5243 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: QF 4047
  • Flight Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 7987 kms / 4963 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 Melbourne: Wednesday 2026-03-04 06:48 AM
  • Current Time in Shanghai: Wednesday 2026-03-04 03:48 AM

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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 7987 km (4963 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.