Air France AF5256 flight status now

Current status of AF5256 is Arrived On time

AF5256 - AFR5256 Air France (AF)
PVG Shanghai China
Flight PVG to MEL
MEL Melbourne Australia
Arrived On time
Departure Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA: PVGICAO: ZSPD
Scheduled 00:15 19 November 2025
Actual 00:12 19 November 2025
1 None
Arrival Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 14:05 19 November 2025
Actual 13:39 19 November 2025
2 11
AF5256 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: QF 4036
  • Flight Duration: 10 hours 27 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 7987 kms / 4963 miles
Airline
  • Air France
  • IATA: AF
  • ICAO: AFR
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 270
  • Freight capacity: 40.2 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
  • Callsign: AFR5256
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Shanghai: Wednesday 2025-11-19 18:48 PM
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Wednesday 2025-11-19 21:48 PM

International flight Air France AF5256 takes off from Shanghai (PVG) China to Melbourne (MEL) Australia. It's operated by Air France. The plane leaves Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 00:15 19 November 2025 Asia/Shanghai. The flight is expected to land at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 14:05 19 November 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 10 hours 27 minutes.

Similar flight route from Shanghai (PVG) to Melbourne (MEL)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
China Eastern MU739
China Eastern 		19/11/2025
00:15 		10 hours 27 minutes
14:05
China Eastern MU737
China Eastern 		19/11/2025
20:30 		10 hours 30 minutes
10:00
Air France AF5229
Air France 		19/11/2025
20:30 		10 hours 30 minutes
10:00
Qantas QF4040
Qantas 		19/11/2025
20:30 		10 hours 30 minutes
10:00
LATAM Airlines LA8746
LATAM Airlines 		19/11/2025
20:30 		10 hours 30 minutes
10:00
Qantas QF4036
Qantas 		19/11/2025
00:15 		10 hours 50 minutes
14:05
Juneyao Airlines HO1655
Juneyao Airlines 		19/11/2025
17:30 		10 hours 30 minutes
07:00
China Eastern MU9343
China Eastern 		19/11/2025
01:25 		10 hours 4 minutes
14:10

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Melbourne?

On average, nonstop flight takes 10 hour(s) 27 minutes, with the flight distance of 7987 km (4963 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Air France AF5256 flight?

All Air France AF5256 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Air France AF5256 is arriving at?

Flight Air France AF5256 arrives in Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Air France AF5256 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Air France AF5256 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday.