China Eastern MU8617 flight status now

Current status of MU8617 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 8 hours, 44 minutes

MU8617 - CES8617 China Eastern (MU)
PVG Shanghai China
Flight PVG to HKT
HKT Phuket Thailand
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 8 hours, 44 minutes
Departure Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA: PVGICAO: ZSPD
Scheduled 18:10 18 November 2025
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Arrival Phuket International Airport
IATA: HKTICAO: VTSP
Scheduled 22:45 18 November 2025
None None
MU8617 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 5 hours 35 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 3530 kms / 2193 miles
Airline
  • China Eastern
  • IATA: MU
  • ICAO: CES
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 100
  • Freight capacity: 2.3 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
  • Callsign: CES8617
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
  • Current Time in Shanghai: Tuesday 2025-11-18 09:26 AM
  • Current Time in Phuket: Tuesday 2025-11-18 08:26 AM

International flight China Eastern MU8617 takes off from Shanghai (PVG) China to Phuket (HKT) Thailand. It's operated by China Eastern. The plane leaves Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 18:10 18 November 2025 Asia/Shanghai. The flight is expected to land at Phuket International Airport at 22:45 18 November 2025 Asia/Bangkok. The flight will last about 5 hours 35 minutes.

Similar flight route from Shanghai (PVG) to Phuket (HKT)

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Juneyao Airlines HO1547
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China Eastern MU3977
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17:05

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Phuket?

On average, nonstop flight takes 5 hour(s) 35 minutes, with the flight distance of 3530 km (2193 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the China Eastern MU8617 flight?

All China Eastern MU8617 flights are operated using Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger aircraft.

How many China Eastern MU8617 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight China Eastern MU8617 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .