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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 11 February 2026 Asia/Shanghai. The flight is expected to land at Sydney Airport at 10:00 12 February 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 10 hours 5 minutes.
Current status of MU561 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 12 hours, 40 minutes
- Type: International Flight
- Code Shares: AF 5252, LA 8748, QF 4032
- Flight Duration: 10 hours 5 minutes
- Flight Distance: 7837 kms / 4869 miles
- China Eastern
- IATA: MU
- ICAO: CES
- Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Service type: Normal passenger
- Seats: 314
- Freight capacity: 20 tons
- Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
- Aircraft: Airbus A350-900
- Callsign: F-YBCS2
- Departure Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
- Current Time in Shanghai: Wednesday 2026-02-11 08:15 AM
- Current Time in Sydney: Wednesday 2026-02-11 11:15 AM
China Eastern MU561 Flight Statistics

China Eastern MU561 Flight Schedule and Histories
| Time | Departure | Arrival | Actual departure | Actual arrival |
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Tue 10 Feb
Departed On time |
Shanghai (PVG)
2026-02-10T20:55
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Sydney (SYD)
2026-02-11T10:00
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2026-02-10T20:41
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Sun 08 Feb
Scheduled On time |
Shanghai (PVG)
2026-02-08T20:55
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Sydney (SYD)
2026-02-09T10:00
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Sat 07 Feb
Departed On time |
Shanghai (PVG)
2026-02-07T20:55
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Sydney (SYD)
2026-02-08T10:00
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2026-02-07T20:50
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Fri 06 Feb
Scheduled On time |
Shanghai (PVG)
2026-02-06T20:55
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Sydney (SYD)
2026-02-07T10:00
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Thu 05 Feb
Scheduled On time |
Shanghai (PVG)
2026-02-05T20:55
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Sydney (SYD)
2026-02-06T10:00
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Wed 04 Feb
Scheduled On time |
Shanghai (PVG)
2026-02-04T20:55
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Sydney (SYD)
2026-02-05T10:00
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Tue 03 Feb
Scheduled On time |
Shanghai (PVG)
2026-02-03T20:55
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Sydney (SYD)
2026-02-04T10:00
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Sun 01 Feb
Scheduled On time |
Shanghai (PVG)
2026-02-01T20:55
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Sydney (SYD)
2026-02-02T10:00
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Thu 29 Jan
Scheduled On time |
Shanghai (PVG)
2026-01-29T20:55
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Sydney (SYD)
2026-01-30T10:00
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Mon 26 Jan
Scheduled On time |
Shanghai (PVG)
2026-01-26T20:55
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Sydney (SYD)
2026-01-27T10:00
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Flight routes similar to China Eastern MU561
| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
|
MU735 China Eastern |
11/02/2026 00:15 |
10 hours 20 minutes 13:35 |
|
AF5252 Air France |
11/02/2026 20:55 |
10 hours 5 minutes 10:00 |
|
QF4048 Qantas |
11/02/2026 00:15 |
10 hours 20 minutes 13:35 |
|
MU7061 China Eastern |
11/02/2026 17:35 |
9 hours 55 minutes 06:30 |
|
HO1669 Juneyao Airlines |
11/02/2026 17:45 |
10 hours 10 minutes 06:55 |
|
QF4032 Qantas |
11/02/2026 20:55 |
10 hours 5 minutes 10:00 |
|
LA8748 LATAM Airlines |
11/02/2026 20:55 |
10 hours 5 minutes 10:00 |
|
AF5280 Air France |
11/02/2026 17:35 |
9 hours 55 minutes 06:30 |
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 .
