China Eastern MU8609 Flight Status Today

International flight China Eastern MU8609 takes off from Shanghai (PVG) China to Bangkok (BKK) Thailand. It's operated by China Eastern. The plane leaves Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 14:40 18 January 2026 Asia/Shanghai. The flight is expected to land at Suvarnabhumi Airport at 18:25 18 January 2026 Asia/Bangkok. The flight will last about 4 hours 45 minutes.

Current status of MU8609 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 8 hours, 18 minutes

MU8609 - CES8609 China Eastern (MU)
PVG Shanghai China
Flight PVG to BKK
BKK Bangkok Thailand
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 8 hours, 18 minutes
Departure Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA: PVGICAO: ZSPD
Scheduled 14:40 18 January 2026
1 None
Arrival Suvarnabhumi Airport
IATA: BKKICAO: VTBS
Scheduled 18:25 18 January 2026
None None
MU8609 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 45 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2893 kms / 1798 miles
Airline
  • China Eastern
  • IATA: MU
  • ICAO: CES
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 159
  • Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-500 (winglets) Passenger
  • Callsign: CES8609
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
  • Current Time in Shanghai: Sunday 2026-01-18 06:22 AM
  • Current Time in Bangkok: Sunday 2026-01-18 05:22 AM

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China Eastern Flight MU8609 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for China Eastern MU8609 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 45 minutes, with the flight distance of 2893 km (1798 miles).

What is the current status of China Eastern MU8609 flight?

The current status of flight China Eastern MU8609 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the China Eastern MU8609 flight?

All China Eastern MU8609 flights are operated using Boeing 737-500 (winglets) Passenger aircraft.

How many China Eastern MU8609 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight China Eastern MU8609 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.