China Eastern MU501 flight status now

Current status of MU501 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 12 minutes

MU501 - CES501 China Eastern (MU)
PVG Shanghai China
Flight PVG to HKG
HKG Hong Kong Hong Kong
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 2 hours, 12 minutes
Departure Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA: PVGICAO: ZSPD
Scheduled 08:35 18 November 2025
Actual 08:19 18 November 2025
1 None
Arrival Hong Kong International Airport
IATA: HKGICAO: VHHH
Scheduled 11:30 18 November 2025
Estimated 11:27 18 November 2025
1 None
MU501 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: FM 3015, HO 3503
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 55 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1252 kms / 778 miles
Airline
  • China Eastern
  • IATA: MU
  • ICAO: CES
  • Operating Days: Thursday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 175
  • Freight capacity: 4.6 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A321
  • Callsign: CES501
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Hong_Kong
  • Current Time in Shanghai: Tuesday 2025-11-18 09:15 AM
  • Current Time in Hong Kong: Tuesday 2025-11-18 09:15 AM

International flight China Eastern MU501 takes off from Shanghai (PVG) China to Hong Kong (HKG) Hong Kong. It's operated by China Eastern. The plane leaves Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 08:35 18 November 2025 Asia/Shanghai. The flight is expected to land at Hong Kong International Airport at 11:30 18 November 2025 Asia/Hong_Kong. The flight will last about 2 hours 55 minutes.

Similar flight route from Shanghai (PVG) to Hong Kong (HKG)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Cathay Pacific CX3259
Cathay Pacific 		18/11/2025
11:50 		3 hours 15 minutes
15:05
Cathay Pacific CX369
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20:30
Cathay Pacific CX365
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12:40
Cathay Pacific CX367
Cathay Pacific 		18/11/2025
13:45 		0 minutes
16:45
Cathay Pacific CX3251
Cathay Pacific 		18/11/2025
05:40 		3 hours 5 minutes
08:45
Hong Kong Airlines HX235
Hong Kong Airlines 		18/11/2025
09:10 		3 hours 5 minutes
12:15
Hong Kong Airlines HX237
Hong Kong Airlines 		18/11/2025
12:25 		3 hours 15 minutes
15:40
Hong Kong Airlines HX231
Hong Kong Airlines 		18/11/2025
07:55 		2 hours 50 minutes
10:45

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Hong Kong?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 1252 km (778 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the China Eastern MU501 flight?

All China Eastern MU501 flights are operated using Airbus A321 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight China Eastern MU501 is arriving at?

Flight China Eastern MU501 arrives in Hong Kong International Airport at Terminal 1.

How many China Eastern MU501 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight China Eastern MU501 is operated on Thursday.