China Eastern MU740 flight status now

MU740 - CES740 China Eastern (MU)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to PVG
PVG Shanghai China
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 22:30
2 12
Arrival Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA: PVGICAO: ZSPD
Scheduled 06:00
1 None
MU740 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 7987 kms / 4963 miles
Airline
  • China Eastern
  • IATA: MU
  • ICAO: CES
  • Operating Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 234
  • Freight capacity: 23.6 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
  • Callsign: F-RCQC1
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2025-11-18 22:23 PM
  • Current Time in Shanghai: Tuesday 2025-11-18 19:23 PM

International flight China Eastern MU740 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Shanghai (PVG) China. It's operated by China Eastern. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 22:30 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 06:00 Asia/Shanghai. The flight will last about 10 hours 30 minutes.

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

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Air France AF5241
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Qantas QF4035
Qantas 		18/11/2025
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Air France AF5262
Air France 		18/11/2025
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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 10 hour(s) 30 minutes, with the flight distance of 7987 km (4963 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the China Eastern MU740 flight?

All China Eastern MU740 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight China Eastern MU740 is arriving at?

Flight China Eastern MU740 arrives in Shanghai Pudong International Airport at Terminal 1.

How many China Eastern MU740 flights are operated a week?

3 flights per week. The Flight China Eastern MU740 is operated on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.