China Eastern MU8856 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight China Eastern MU8856 takes off from San Francisco (SFO) United States to Detroit (DTW) United States. It's operated by China Eastern. The plane leaves San Francisco International Airport at 14:40 America/Los_Angeles. The flight is expected to land at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 22:07 America/New_York. The flight will last about 4 hours 13 minutes.

MU8856 - CES8856 China Eastern (MU)
SFO San Francisco United States
Flight SFO to DTW
DTW Detroit United States
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure San Francisco International Airport
IATA: SFOICAO: KSFO
Scheduled 14:40
1 C5
Arrival Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA: DTWICAO: KDTW
Scheduled 22:07
M A23
MU8856 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 13 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 3347 kms / 2079 miles
Airline
  • China Eastern
  • IATA: MU
  • ICAO: CES
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 76
  • Freight capacity: 3 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-900 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets)
  • Callsign: CES8856
  • Departure Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in San Francisco: Wednesday 2026-01-21 03:47 AM
  • Current Time in Detroit: Wednesday 2026-01-21 06:47 AM

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China Eastern Flight MU8856 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for China Eastern MU8856 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 13 minutes, with the flight distance of 3347 km (2079 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the China Eastern MU8856 flight?

All China Eastern MU8856 flights are operated using Boeing 737-900 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets) aircraft.

Which terminal the flight China Eastern MU8856 is arriving at?

Flight China Eastern MU8856 arrives in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at Terminal M.

How many China Eastern MU8856 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight China Eastern MU8856 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.