China Eastern MU851 Flight Status Today

International flight China Eastern MU851 takes off from Nanjing (NKG) China to Melbourne (MEL) Australia. It's operated by China Eastern. The plane leaves Nanjing Lukou International Airport at 17:00 21 January 2026 Asia/Shanghai. The flight is expected to land at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 19:00 21 January 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 11 hours 5 minutes.

Current status of MU851 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 9 hours, 38 minutes

MU851 - CES851 China Eastern (MU)
NKG Nanjing China
Flight NKG to MEL
MEL Melbourne Australia
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 9 hours, 38 minutes
Departure Nanjing Lukou International Airport
IATA: NKGICAO: ZSNJ
Scheduled 17:00 21 January 2026
None None
Arrival Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 19:00 21 January 2026
2 None
MU851 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 11 hours 5 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 8144 kms / 5061 miles
Airline
  • China Eastern
  • IATA: MU
  • ICAO: CES
  • Operating Days: Friday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A330-200
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Nanjing: Wednesday 2026-01-21 07:22 AM
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Wednesday 2026-01-21 10:22 AM

China Eastern Flight MU851 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for China Eastern MU851 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 5 minutes, with the flight distance of 8144 km (5061 miles).

What is the current status of China Eastern MU851 flight?

The current status of flight China Eastern MU851 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the China Eastern MU851 flight?

All China Eastern MU851 flights are operated using Airbus A330-200 aircraft.

When does the flight China Eastern MU851 arrive?

Flight China Eastern MU851 arrives at 19:00.

Which terminal the flight China Eastern MU851 is arriving at?

Flight China Eastern MU851 arrives in Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at Terminal 2.

How many China Eastern MU851 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight China Eastern MU851 is operated on Friday.