China Eastern MU738 Flight Status Today

International flight China Eastern MU738 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Shanghai (PVG) China. It's operated by China Eastern. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 12:00 19 January 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 19:00 19 January 2026 Asia/Shanghai. The flight will last about 9 hours 55 minutes.

Current status of MU738 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 3 hours, 20 minutes

MU738 - CES738 China Eastern (MU)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to PVG
PVG Shanghai China
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 3 hours, 20 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 12:00 19 January 2026
Actual 11:44 19 January 2026
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Arrival Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA: PVGICAO: ZSPD
Scheduled 19:00 19 January 2026
Estimated 18:33 19 January 2026
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MU738 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AF 5241, LA 8747, QF 4039
  • Flight Duration: 9 hours 55 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 7987 kms / 4963 miles
Airline
  • China Eastern
  • IATA: MU
  • ICAO: CES
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 270
  • Freight capacity: 40.2 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
  • Callsign: CES738
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Monday 2026-01-19 18:13 PM
  • Current Time in Shanghai: Monday 2026-01-19 15:13 PM

China Eastern MU738 Flight Statistics

China Eastern
China Eastern
FLIGHT NO MU738
AIRPLANE Boeing 787-9
ON TIME 13
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 24
DELAYED 1
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 48
DELAYED 1
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 75
DELAYED 3
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

China Eastern MU738 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Sun 18 Jan
Scheduled Delayed by 1h 40m
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-18T12:00
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-01-18T18:55
Sat 17 Jan
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-17T12:00
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-01-17T19:00
Fri 16 Jan
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-16T12:00
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-01-16T18:55
Tue 13 Jan
Arrived Delayed by 20m
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-13T12:00
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-01-13T19:00
2026-01-13T12:13
2026-01-13T19:20
Fri 09 Jan
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-09T12:00
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-01-09T18:55
Sat 03 Jan
Departed Delayed by 17m
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-03T12:00
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-01-03T19:00
2026-01-03T11:57
Fri 02 Jan
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2026-01-02T12:00
Shanghai (PVG) 2026-01-02T18:55
Tue 30 Dec
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-12-30T12:00
Shanghai (PVG) 2025-12-30T19:00
Mon 29 Dec
Arrived On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-12-29T12:00
Shanghai (PVG) 2025-12-29T19:00
2025-12-29T11:56
2025-12-29T18:51
Thu 25 Dec
Departed On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-12-25T12:00
Shanghai (PVG) 2025-12-25T18:55
2025-12-25T12:04

Flight routes similar to China Eastern MU738

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Air France AF5241
Air France 		19/01/2026
12:00 		0 minutes
19:00
China Eastern MU740
China Eastern 		19/01/2026
22:30 		10 hours 30 minutes
06:00
Qantas QF4035
Qantas 		19/01/2026
22:30 		10 hours 30 minutes
06:00
Qantas QF4039
Qantas 		19/01/2026
12:00 		9 hours 55 minutes
18:55
LATAM Airlines LA8747
LATAM Airlines 		19/01/2026
12:00 		9 hours 55 minutes
18:55
Juneyao Airlines HO1656
Juneyao Airlines 		19/01/2026
09:05 		10 hours 15 minutes
16:20
Air France AF5262
Air France 		19/01/2026
22:30 		10 hours 30 minutes
06:00
China Eastern MU9344
China Eastern 		19/01/2026
17:30 		10 hours 5 minutes
02:20

China Eastern Flight MU738 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for China Eastern MU738 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 9 hour(s) 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 7987 km (4963 miles).

What is the current status of China Eastern MU738 flight?

The current status of flight China Eastern MU738 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the China Eastern MU738 flight?

All China Eastern MU738 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

When does the flight China Eastern MU738 arrive?

Flight China Eastern MU738 arrives at 19:00.

Which terminal the flight China Eastern MU738 is arriving at?

Flight China Eastern MU738 arrives in Shanghai Pudong International Airport at Terminal 1.

How many China Eastern MU738 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight China Eastern MU738 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .