China Eastern MU281 Flight Status Today

International flight China Eastern MU281 takes off from Shanghai (PVG) China to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Viet Nam. It's operated by China Eastern. The plane leaves Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 21:35 20 January 2026 Asia/Shanghai. The flight is expected to land at Tan Son Nhat International Airport at 01:10 21 January 2026 Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh. The flight will last about 4 hours 35 minutes.

Current status of MU281 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 16 hours, 14 minutes

MU281 - CES281 China Eastern (MU)
PVG Shanghai China
Flight PVG to SGN
SGN Ho Chi Minh City Viet Nam
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 16 hours, 14 minutes
Departure Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA: PVGICAO: ZSPD
Scheduled 21:35 20 January 2026
1 None
Arrival Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA: SGNICAO: VVTS
Scheduled 01:10 21 January 2026
2 None
MU281 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: VN 3523
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 35 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2740 kms / 1703 miles
Airline
  • China Eastern
  • IATA: MU
  • ICAO: CES
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 175
  • Freight capacity: 4.6 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-500 (winglets) Passenger
  • Callsign: F-VHST1
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
  • Current Time in Shanghai: Tuesday 2026-01-20 05:21 AM
  • Current Time in Ho Chi Minh City: Tuesday 2026-01-20 04:21 AM

China Eastern MU281 Flight Statistics

China Eastern
China Eastern
FLIGHT NO MU281
AIRPLANE Boeing 737-500 (winglets) Passenger
ON TIME 8
DELAYED 6
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 18
DELAYED 12
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 38
DELAYED 22
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 46
DELAYED 38
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

China Eastern MU281 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Sun 18 Jan
Scheduled On time
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-01-18T21:35
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) 2026-01-19T01:10
Thu 15 Jan
Scheduled On time
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-01-15T21:35
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) 2026-01-16T01:10
Wed 14 Jan
Scheduled On time
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-01-14T21:35
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) 2026-01-15T01:10
Sun 11 Jan
Scheduled On time
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-01-11T21:35
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) 2026-01-12T01:10
Sat 10 Jan
Scheduled On time
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-01-10T21:35
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) 2026-01-11T01:10
Thu 08 Jan
Scheduled On time
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-01-08T21:35
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) 2026-01-09T01:10
Tue 06 Jan
Departed On time
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-01-06T21:35
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) 2026-01-07T01:10
2026-01-06T21:17
Mon 05 Jan
Departed On time
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-01-05T21:35
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) 2026-01-06T01:10
2026-01-05T21:29
Tue 30 Dec
In Air
Shanghai (PVG) 2025-12-30 21:35
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) 2025-12-31 01:10
2025-12-30 21:51
Mon 29 Dec
Scheduled On time
Shanghai (PVG) 2025-12-29T21:35
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) 2025-12-30T01:10

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China Eastern Flight MU281 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for China Eastern MU281 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 35 minutes, with the flight distance of 2740 km (1703 miles).

What is the current status of China Eastern MU281 flight?

The current status of flight China Eastern MU281 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the China Eastern MU281 flight?

All China Eastern MU281 flights are operated using Boeing 737-500 (winglets) Passenger aircraft.

When does the flight China Eastern MU281 arrive?

Flight China Eastern MU281 arrives at 01:10.

Which terminal the flight China Eastern MU281 is arriving at?

Flight China Eastern MU281 arrives in Tan Son Nhat International Airport at Terminal 2.

How many China Eastern MU281 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight China Eastern MU281 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .