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MU738 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU738 flight operated by China Eastern Airlines on Nov 14, 2026, flying from Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai (PVG), departed at 12:25 and is expected to arrive at 19:19 (local time in Shanghai, UTC+8) and land at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Fri, Nov 13
Sat, Nov 14
Sun, Nov 15
MEL-SHA

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1h 35m late
Melbourne(MEL)
13:39
Scheduled: 12:00, Nov 13
Melbourne Airport T2
8045km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 9h 55m
Shanghai(PVG)
20:30
Scheduled: 18:55, Nov 13
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
G67-77
Boarding Gate
16
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
16
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En route
Your flight has departed Melbourne and is expected to arrive in Shanghai at 19:19.
Melbourne(MEL)
12:25
Scheduled: 12:00, Nov 14
Melbourne Airport T2
8045km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 9h 55m
Shanghai(PVG)
19:19
Scheduled: 18:55, Nov 14
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
M240-250
Boarding Gate
16
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
16
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
12:00
Scheduled: 12:00, Nov 15
Melbourne Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 9h 55m
Shanghai(PVG)
18:55
Scheduled: 18:55, Nov 15
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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MU737
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Shanghai (SHA) Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 10:00
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19m early
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MU738 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU738 flight flying from Melbourne to Shanghai on 11/14/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 7y, 8m. The aircraft is equipped with 285 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 8,045km.
flight status
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
73 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
80 %
Late on average
18 minutes
Age
7y, 8m
Seats
285
Flight Distance
8,045km

Flight History for MU738

Trip.com historical records show that the last MU738 flight departed on Fri, Nov 13 from MEL at approximately 13:39. This flight is expected to arrrive in PVG at 20:30.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Mon, Nov 9 Melbourne (MEL) Shanghai (PVG) 789 12:16 19:24 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Melbourne (MEL) Shanghai (PVG) 789 12:13 19:19 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Melbourne (MEL) Shanghai (PVG) 789 13:12 20:05 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Melbourne (MEL) Shanghai (PVG) 789 12:28 19:03 Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Melbourne (MEL) Shanghai (PVG) 789 13:39 20:30 Arrived
Sat, Nov 14 Melbourne (MEL) Shanghai (PVG) 789 12:25 19:19 En route
Sun, Nov 15 Melbourne (MEL) Shanghai (PVG) 789 12:00 18:55 Scheduled

MU738 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of MU738 is 73% (Late on average 42 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 80% (Late on average 18 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73 %
Late on average 42 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
73 %
30 mins late
13 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
10 %
Cancelled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
80 %
Late on average 18 minutes
Early
33 %
On time
47 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
10 %
Cancelled
1 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight mu738?

    Flight mu738 has departed (status: En route). Departure 12:25, estimated arrival 19:19 (updated Nov 14, 2026).
  • Flight mu738 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 12:25 and is estimated to arrive at 19:19.
  • Flight mu738 is scheduled to depart at 12:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 12:25, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 14, 2026).
  • Flight mu738 is scheduled to arrive at 18:55. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 19:19. Status is En route as of Nov 14, 2026.
  • For flight mu738, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is 16. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight mu738 is expected at carousel 16 in terminal T1. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight mu738 is operated by China Eastern Airlines from Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai (PVG). Typical flight time is about 9 hours 55 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight mu738 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If mu738 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Nov 14, 2026). Contact China Eastern Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight mu738 has departed from Melbourne (MEL) at 12:25 (status: En route).
  • Flight mu738 usually flies a Boeing 787-9 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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