China Eastern Airlines
MU740 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU740 flight operated by China Eastern Airlines on Aug 27, 2026, flying from Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai (PVG), departed at 21:47 and is expected to arrive at 05:48 (local time in Shanghai, UTC+8) and land at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Thu, Aug 27
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En route
Your flight has departed Melbourne and is expected to arrive in Shanghai at 05:48.
8045km
10h 20m
Check-in Counter
H56-66
Boarding Gate
14
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
14
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MU740 Aircraft Details
Plane model info unavailable
Punctuality (Departure)
97
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100
%
Early on average
14 minutes
Age
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Seats
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Flight Distance
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Economy
In-Flight Services
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Seat Information
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Legroom
--
Seat width
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Reclining Angle
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Seat layout example
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Flight History for MU740
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, Aug 13 | Melbourne (MEL) | Shanghai (PVG) | 789 | 21:47 | 05:41 | Arrived |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Melbourne (MEL) | Shanghai (PVG) | 789 | 21:36 | 05:19 | Arrived |
| Tue, Aug 18 | Melbourne (MEL) | Shanghai (PVG) | 789 | 21:59 | 06:03 | Arrived |
| Thu, Aug 20 | Melbourne (MEL) | Shanghai (PVG) | 789 | 21:47 | 05:36 | Arrived |
| Sat, Aug 22 | Melbourne (MEL) | Shanghai (PVG) | 789 | 21:35 | 05:34 | Arrived |
| Tue, Aug 25 | Melbourne (MEL) | Shanghai (PVG) | 789 | 22:12 | 06:02 | Arrived |
| Thu, Aug 27 | Melbourne (MEL) | Shanghai (PVG) | 789 | 21:47 | 05:48 | En route |
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MU740 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of MU740 is 97% (Late on average 10 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 14 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
97
%
Late on average
10 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
97
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100
%
Early on average
14 minutes
Early
83
%
On time
17
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
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What is the current status of flight mu740?
Flight mu740 has departed (status: En route). Departure 21:47, estimated arrival 05:48 (updated Aug 28, 2026). -
Is flight mu740 on time today?
Flight mu740 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 21:47 and is estimated to arrive at 05:48. -
Has flight mu740 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight mu740 is scheduled to depart at 21:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 21:47, and the current status is En route (updated Aug 28, 2026). -
When is flight mu740 scheduled to arrive?
Flight mu740 is scheduled to arrive at 05:50. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 05:48. Status is En route as of Aug 28, 2026. -
What is the gate information for flight mu740?
For flight mu740, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is 14. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security. -
What is the baggage carousel number for flight mu740?
After arrival, baggage for flight mu740 is expected at carousel 14 in terminal T1. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival. -
What route does flight mu740 fly?
Flight mu740 is operated by China Eastern Airlines from Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai (PVG). Typical flight time is about 10 hours 20 minutes; operating days may include Friday. -
How can I check real-time status for flight mu740?
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If flight mu740 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If mu740 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Aug 28, 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. -
Has flight mu740 departed from Melbourne?
Flight mu740 has departed from Melbourne (MEL) at 21:47 (status: En route).
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