China Eastern Airlines MU561 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU561 flight operated by China Eastern Airlines on May 28, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Shanghai (PVG) to Sydney (SYD). The flight is expected to depart at 20:20 (local time in Shanghai, UTC+8) and arrive at 09:00 (local time in Sydney, UTC+10) .
Wed, May 27
Thu, May 28
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
10h 40m
Check-in Counter
L01-L13
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
10h 40m
Check-in Counter
L01-L13
Boarding Gate
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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 5/28/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A350-900. This aircraft has been in service for 4y, 10m. The aircraft has 288 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 7,879km.
Airbus A350-900
Punctuality (Departure)
17%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100%
Early on average
15 minutes
Age
4y, 10m
Seats
288
Flight Distance
7,879km
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
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 is available
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 is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
152 cm
More legroom than on 100% of flights
58 cm
Seat width better than on 100% of flights
166°
Reclining Angle
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, May 27 from PVG at approximately 20:20. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 09:00.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, May 22 | Shanghai (PVG) | Sydney (SYD) | 359 | 20:20 | 09:00 | Scheduled |
| Sat, May 23 | Shanghai (PVG) | Sydney (SYD) | 359 | 20:20 | 09:00 | Scheduled |
| Sun, May 24 | Shanghai (PVG) | Sydney (SYD) | 359 | 20:20 | 09:00 | Scheduled |
| Mon, May 25 | Shanghai (PVG) | Sydney (SYD) | 359 | 20:20 | 09:00 | Scheduled |
| Tue, May 26 | Shanghai (PVG) | Sydney (SYD) | 359 | 20:20 | 09:00 | Scheduled |
| Wed, May 27 | Shanghai (PVG) | Sydney (SYD) | 359 | 20:20 | 09:00 | Scheduled |
| Thu, May 28 | Shanghai (PVG) | Sydney (SYD) | 359 | 20:20 | 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 17% (Late on average 47 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 15 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
17%
Late on average 47 minutes
Early
0%
On time
17%
30 mins late
57%
60 mins late
27%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100%
Early on average 15 minutes
Early
80%
On time
20%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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