China Eastern MU738 flight status now

Current status of MU738 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 9 hours, 31 minutes

MU738 - CES738 China Eastern (MU)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to PVG
PVG Shanghai China
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 9 hours, 31 minutes
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 12:00 18 November 2025
Actual 11:51 18 November 2025
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Arrival Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA: PVGICAO: ZSPD
Scheduled 19:00 18 November 2025
Estimated 18:59 18 November 2025
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MU738 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AF 5241, LA 8747, QF 4039
  • Flight Duration: 0 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: Tuesday 2025-11-18 12:28 PM
  • Current Time in Shanghai: Tuesday 2025-11-18 09:28 AM

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 18 November 2025 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 19:00 18 November 2025 Asia/Shanghai. The flight will last about 0 minutes.

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
Mon 17 Nov
Departed On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-17T12:00
Shanghai (PVG) 2025-11-17T19:00
2025-11-17T12:02
Fri 14 Nov
Scheduled On time
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-14T12:00
Shanghai (PVG) 2025-11-14T18:55
Thu 13 Nov
Arrived Delayed by 49m
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-13T12:00
Shanghai (PVG) 2025-11-13T18:55
2025-11-13T12:00
2025-11-13T19:44
Wed 12 Nov
Departed Delayed by 48m
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-12T12:00
Shanghai (PVG) 2025-11-12T18:55
2025-11-12T12:02
Tue 11 Nov
Departed Delayed by 59m
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-11T12:00
Shanghai (PVG) 2025-11-11T19:00
2025-11-11T12:04
Mon 10 Nov
Departed Delayed by 50m
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-10T12:00
Shanghai (PVG) 2025-11-10T19:00
2025-11-10T11:57
Sun 09 Nov
Arrived Delayed by 15m
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-09T12:00
Shanghai (PVG) 2025-11-09T18:55
2025-11-09T11:52
2025-11-09T19:10
Sat 08 Nov
Departed Delayed by 53m
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-08T12:00
Shanghai (PVG) 2025-11-08T19:00
2025-11-08T12:12
Wed 05 Nov
Arrived Delayed by 29m
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-05T12:00
Shanghai (PVG) 2025-11-05T18:55
2025-11-05T12:06
2025-11-05T19:24
Tue 04 Nov
Departed Delayed by 25m
Melbourne (MEL) 2025-11-04T12:00
Shanghai (PVG) 2025-11-04T19:00
2025-11-04T11:59

Similar flight route from Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai (PVG)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Qantas QF4039
Qantas 		18/11/2025
12:00 		0 minutes
19:00
China Eastern MU740
China Eastern 		18/11/2025
22:30 		10 hours 30 minutes
06:00
Juneyao Airlines HO1656
Juneyao Airlines 		18/11/2025
09:00 		10 hours 10 minutes
16:10
LATAM Airlines LA8747
LATAM Airlines 		18/11/2025
12:00 		0 minutes
19:00
Air France AF5241
Air France 		18/11/2025
12:00 		9 hours 55 minutes
18:55
Qantas QF4035
Qantas 		18/11/2025
22:30 		10 hours 30 minutes
06:00
Air France AF5262
Air France 		18/11/2025
21:30 		10 hours 30 minutes
06:00
China Eastern MU9344
China Eastern 		18/11/2025
17:30 		10 hours 5 minutes
02:20

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Shanghai?

On average, nonstop flight takes 0 minutes, with the flight distance of 7987 km (4963 miles).

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

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

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 .