Air China CA178 flight status now

CA178 - CCA178 Air China (CA)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to PVG
PVG Shanghai China
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 30-March-2019
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 10:35
2 8
Arrival Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA: PVGICAO: ZSPD
Scheduled 19:25
2 None
CA178 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 10 hours 50 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 7987 kms / 4963 miles
Airline
  • Air China
  • IATA: CA
  • ICAO: CCA
  • Operating Days: NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 265
  • Freight capacity: 23.6 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A319
  • Callsign: CCA178
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Friday 2025-11-21 03:32 AM
  • Current Time in Shanghai: Friday 2025-11-21 00:32 AM

International flight Air China CA178 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Shanghai (PVG) China. It's operated by Air China. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 10:35 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 19:25 Asia/Shanghai. The flight will last about 10 hours 50 minutes.

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

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Shanghai?

On average, nonstop flight takes 10 hour(s) 50 minutes, with the flight distance of 7987 km (4963 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Air China CA178 flight?

All Air China CA178 flights are operated using Airbus A319 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Air China CA178 is arriving at?

Flight Air China CA178 arrives in Shanghai Pudong International Airport at Terminal 2.