China Eastern MU4247 flight status now

MU4247 - CES4247 China Eastern (MU)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to CNS
CNS Cairns Australia
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 05-September-2021
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 09:05
1 None
Arrival Cairns Airport
IATA: CNSICAO: YBCS
Scheduled 11:25
2 None
MU4247 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2306 kms / 1433 miles
Airline
  • China Eastern
  • IATA: MU
  • ICAO: CES
  • Operating Days: NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 74
  • Freight capacity: 1.6 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: CES4247
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2025-11-18 14:15 PM
  • Current Time in Cairns: Tuesday 2025-11-18 13:15 PM

Domestic flight China Eastern MU4247 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Cairns (CNS) Australia. It's operated by China Eastern. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 09:05 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Cairns Airport at 11:25 Australia/Brisbane. The flight will last about 3 hours 20 minutes.

Similar flight route from Melbourne (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)

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Jetstar JQ944
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Jetstar JQ942
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Qantas QF5862
Qantas 		18/11/2025
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Emirates EK5702
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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Cairns?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 2306 km (1433 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the China Eastern MU4247 flight?

All China Eastern MU4247 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight China Eastern MU4247 is arriving at?

Flight China Eastern MU4247 arrives in Cairns Airport at Terminal 2.