China Eastern MU8556 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight China Eastern MU8556 takes off from Sanya (SYX) China to Shanghai (PVG) China. It's operated by China Eastern. The plane leaves Sanya Phoenix International Airport at 21:20 20 January 2026 Asia/Shanghai. The flight is expected to land at Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 00:15 21 January 2026 Asia/Shanghai. The flight will last about 2 hours 55 minutes.

Current status of MU8556 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 6 hours, 17 minutes

MU8556 - CES8556 China Eastern (MU)
SYX Sanya China
Flight SYX to PVG
PVG Shanghai China
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 6 hours, 17 minutes
Departure Sanya Phoenix International Airport
IATA: SYXICAO: ZJSY
Scheduled 21:20 20 January 2026
T1 None
Arrival Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA: PVGICAO: ZSPD
Scheduled 00:15 21 January 2026
1 None
MU8556 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 55 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1893 kms / 1176 miles
Airline
  • China Eastern
  • IATA: MU
  • ICAO: CES
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-500 (winglets) Passenger
  • Callsign: CXA8417
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Current Time in Sanya: Tuesday 2026-01-20 15:03 PM
  • Current Time in Shanghai: Tuesday 2026-01-20 15:03 PM

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China Eastern Flight MU8556 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for China Eastern MU8556 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 1893 km (1176 miles).

What is the current status of China Eastern MU8556 flight?

The current status of flight China Eastern MU8556 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the China Eastern MU8556 flight?

All China Eastern MU8556 flights are operated using Boeing 737-500 (winglets) Passenger aircraft.

When does the flight China Eastern MU8556 arrive?

Flight China Eastern MU8556 arrives at 00:15.

Which terminal the flight China Eastern MU8556 is arriving at?

Flight China Eastern MU8556 arrives in Shanghai Pudong International Airport at Terminal 1.

How many China Eastern MU8556 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight China Eastern MU8556 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.