China Eastern Airlines MU561 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU561 flight operated by China Eastern Airlines on Jul 9, 2026, flying from Shanghai (PVG) to Sydney (SYD), departed at 21:03 (local time in Shanghai, UTC+8) and is expected to arrive at 08:44 (local time in Sydney, UTC+10) at Sydney Airport (SYD).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 15m late
7879km
10h 20m
Check-in Counter
H,J,K,L
Boarding Gate
G120
Arrival Gate
34
Baggage
12A
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En route
Your flight has departed Shanghai and is expected to arrive in Sydney at 08:44.
7879km
10h 20m
Check-in Counter
L01-L13
Boarding Gate
G140
Arrival Gate
36
Baggage
8
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
10h 20m
Check-in Counter
L01-L13
Boarding Gate
G138
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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MU561 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU561 flight from Shanghai to Sydney on 7/9/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A350-900. This aircraft has been in service for 3y, 3m. The aircraft has 288 seats.
Airbus A350-900
Punctuality (Departure)
20%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97%
Early on average
8 minutes
Age
3y, 3m
Seats
288
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included × 2
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width better than on 33% of flights
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included × 2
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 × 2
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
112 cm
More legroom than on 33% of flights
56 cm
Seat width better than on 33% 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 Wed, Jul 8 from PVG at approximately 21:32. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 09:15.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Jul 4 | Shanghai (PVG) | Sydney (SYD) | 359 | 21:22 | 08:45 | Arrived |
| Sun, Jul 5 | Shanghai (PVG) | Sydney (SYD) | 359 | 20:41 | 08:37 | Arrived |
| Mon, Jul 6 | Shanghai (PVG) | Sydney (SYD) | 359 | 21:06 | 08:49 | Arrived |
| Tue, Jul 7 | Shanghai (PVG) | Sydney (SYD) | 359 | 21:07 | 08:48 | Arrived |
| Wed, Jul 8 | Shanghai (PVG) | Sydney (SYD) | 359 | 21:32 | 09:15 | Arrived |
| Thu, Jul 9 | Shanghai (PVG) | Sydney (SYD) | 359 | 21:03 | 08:44 | En route |
| Fri, Jul 10 | Shanghai (PVG) | Sydney (SYD) | 359 | 20:40 | 09:00 | 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 20% (Late on average 51 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 8 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
20%
Late on average 51 minutes
Early
0%
On time
20%
30 mins late
47%
60 mins late
27%
90 mins late
7%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97%
Early on average 8 minutes
Early
77%
On time
20%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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