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China Eastern MU740 Flight Status Today
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 19 January 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 06:00 20 January 2026 Asia/Shanghai. The flight will last about 10 hours 30 minutes.
Current status of MU740 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 18 hours, 49 minutes
MU740 - CES740
China Eastern (MU)
MEL
Melbourne Australia
PVG
Shanghai China
Scheduled On time
Expected Depart in 18 hours, 49 minutes
Scheduled
06:00 20 January 2026
1
None
MU740 Detail
- Type: International Flight
- Code Shares: AF 5262, QF 4035
- 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: Monday 2026-01-19 03:41 AM
- Current Time in Shanghai: Monday 2026-01-19 00:41 AM
Flight routes similar to China Eastern MU740
| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
|
QF4035 Qantas |
19/01/2026 22:30 |
10 hours 30 minutes 06:00 |
|
|
QF4039 Qantas |
19/01/2026 12:00 |
9 hours 55 minutes 18:55 |
|
LA8747 LATAM Airlines |
19/01/2026 12:00 |
9 hours 55 minutes 18:55 |
|
HO1656 Juneyao Airlines |
19/01/2026 09:05 |
10 hours 15 minutes 16:20 |
|
MU738 China Eastern |
19/01/2026 12:00 |
9 hours 55 minutes 18:55 |
|
AF5241 Air France |
19/01/2026 12:00 |
9 hours 55 minutes 18:55 |
|
|
AF5262 Air France |
19/01/2026 22:30 |
10 hours 30 minutes 06:00 |
|
|
MU9344 China Eastern |
19/01/2026 17:30 |
10 hours 5 minutes 02:20 |
China Eastern Flight MU740 FAQs
What is the scheduled flight duration for China Eastern MU740 flight?
On average, nonstop flight takes 10 hour(s) 30 minutes, with the flight distance of 7987 km (4963 miles).
What is the current status of China Eastern MU740 flight?
The current status of flight China Eastern MU740 is Scheduled On time.
What type of aircraft is used for the China Eastern MU740 flight?
All China Eastern MU740 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
When does the flight China Eastern MU740 arrive?
Flight China Eastern MU740 arrives at 06:00.
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.