China Eastern MU561 Flight Status Today

International flight China Eastern MU561 takes off from Shanghai (PVG) China to Sydney (SYD) Australia. It's operated by China Eastern. The plane leaves Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 20:55 01 January 2026 Asia/Shanghai. The flight is expected to land at Sydney Airport at 10:00 02 January 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 10 hours 5 minutes.

Current status of MU561 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 7 hours, 21 minutes

MU561 - CES561 China Eastern (MU)
PVG Shanghai China
Flight PVG to SYD
SYD Sydney Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 7 hours, 21 minutes
Departure Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA: PVGICAO: ZSPD
Scheduled 20:55 01 January 2026
1 None
Arrival Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 10:00 02 January 2026
1 None
MU561 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: LA 8748, QF 4032
  • Flight Duration: 10 hours 5 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 7837 kms / 4869 miles
Airline
  • China Eastern
  • IATA: MU
  • ICAO: CES
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 314
  • Freight capacity: 20 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A350-900
  • Callsign: F-YBCS2
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Shanghai: Thursday 2026-01-01 13:34 PM
  • Current Time in Sydney: Thursday 2026-01-01 16:34 PM

China Eastern MU561 Flight Statistics

China Eastern
China Eastern
FLIGHT NO MU561
AIRPLANE Airbus A350-900
ON TIME 14
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 30
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 57
DELAYED 3
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 77
DELAYED 7
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

China Eastern MU561 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Thu 01 Jan
Scheduled On time
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-01-01T20:55
Sydney (SYD) 2026-01-02T10:00
Wed 31 Dec
Scheduled
Shanghai (PVG) 2025-12-31 20:55
Sydney (SYD) 2026-01-01 10:00
Tue 30 Dec
Scheduled On time
Shanghai (PVG) 2025-12-30T20:55
Sydney (SYD) 2025-12-31T10:00
Mon 29 Dec
Scheduled On time
Shanghai (PVG) 2025-12-29T20:55
Sydney (SYD) 2025-12-30T10:00
Sun 28 Dec
Scheduled On time
Shanghai (PVG) 2025-12-28T20:55
Sydney (SYD) 2025-12-29T10:00
Thu 25 Dec
Scheduled On time
Shanghai (PVG) 2025-12-25T20:55
Sydney (SYD) 2025-12-26T10:00
Wed 26 Nov
Scheduled On time
Shanghai (PVG) 2025-11-26T20:55
Sydney (SYD) 2025-11-27T10:00
Tue 25 Nov
Scheduled On time
Shanghai (PVG) 2025-11-25T20:55
Sydney (SYD) 2025-11-26T10:00
Mon 24 Nov
Scheduled On time
Shanghai (PVG) 2025-11-24T20:55
Sydney (SYD) 2025-11-25T10:00
Sun 23 Nov
Scheduled Delayed by 17m
Shanghai (PVG) 2025-11-23T20:55
Sydney (SYD) 2025-11-24T10:00

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China Eastern Flight MU561 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for China Eastern MU561 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 10 hour(s) 5 minutes, with the flight distance of 7837 km (4869 miles).

What is the current status of China Eastern MU561 flight?

The current status of flight China Eastern MU561 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the China Eastern MU561 flight?

All China Eastern MU561 flights are operated using Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

When does the flight China Eastern MU561 arrive?

Flight China Eastern MU561 arrives at 10:00.

Which terminal the flight China Eastern MU561 is arriving at?

Flight China Eastern MU561 arrives in Sydney Airport at Terminal 1.

How many China Eastern MU561 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight China Eastern MU561 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .