China Eastern Airlines MU561 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU561 flight operated by China Eastern Airlines on Mar 7, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Shanghai (PVG) to Sydney (SYD). The flight is expected to depart at 20:55 (local time in Shanghai, UTC+8) and arrive at 09:43 (local time in Sydney, UTC+11) .
Fri, Mar 6
Sat, Mar 7
Sun, Mar 8
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 6m early
7879km
10h 5m
Check-in Counter
H,J,K,L
Boarding Gate
G118
Arrival Gate
24
Baggage
9
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
7879km
10h 5m
Check-in Counter
L01-L13
Boarding Gate
G122
Arrival Gate
51
Baggage
8
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
10h 5m
Check-in Counter
H,J,K,L
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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MU561 Aircraft Details
Airbus A350 XWB
Punctuality (Departure)
100%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97%
Late on average
3 minutes
Age
7y, 2m
Seats
288
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
94 cm
Legroom
48 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-4-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
152 cm
More legroom than on 100% of flights
58 cm
Seat width better than on 67% of flights
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for MU561
Trip.com historical records show that the last MU561 flight departed on Fri, Mar 6 from PVG at approximately 21:02. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 09:54.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Mar 2 | Shanghai (PVG) | Sydney (SYD) | 359 | 21:17 | 09:51 | Arrived |
| Tue, Mar 3 | Shanghai (PVG) | Sydney (SYD) | 359 | 21:11 | 09:50 | Arrived |
| Wed, Mar 4 | Shanghai (PVG) | Sydney (SYD) | 359 | 21:06 | 10:14 | Arrived |
| Thu, Mar 5 | Shanghai (PVG) | Sydney (SYD) | 359 | 21:07 | 10:02 | Arrived |
| Fri, Mar 6 | Shanghai (PVG) | Sydney (SYD) | 359 | 21:02 | 09:54 | Arrived |
| Sat, Mar 7 | Shanghai (PVG) | Sydney (SYD) | 359 | 20:55 | 09:43 | Scheduled |
| Sun, Mar 8 | Shanghai (PVG) | Sydney (SYD) | 359 | 20:55 | 10:00 | Scheduled |
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MU561 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of MU561 is 100% (Late on average 16 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Late on average 3 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
100%
Late on average 16 minutes
Early
0%
On time
100%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97%
Late on average 3 minutes
Early
47%
On time
50%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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