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MU551 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU551 flight operated by China Eastern Airlines on Nov 13, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Shanghai (PVG) to London (LHR). The flight is expected to depart at 12:57 PM (local time in Shanghai, UTC+8) and land at 4:53 PM (local time in London, UTC+0) .
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
SHA-LON

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 7m late
Shanghai(PVG)
1:29 PM
Scheduled: 12:50 PM, Nov 12
Pudong Intl. Airport T1
9204km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 12h 40m
London(LHR)
5:37 PM
Scheduled: 5:30 PM, Nov 12
Heathrow Airport T4
Check-in Counter
L14-M34
Boarding Gate
G102
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
2
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SHA-LON

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Shanghai(PVG)
12:57 PM
Scheduled: 12:50 PM, Nov 13
Pudong Intl. Airport T1
9204km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 12h 40m
London(LHR)
4:53 PM
Scheduled: 5:30 PM, Nov 13
Heathrow Airport T4
Check-in Counter
L14-M34
Boarding Gate
G121
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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MU554
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Paris (PAR) Shanghai (SHA)
Scheduled: 7:00 AM
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36m early
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MU551 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU551 flight flying from Shanghai to London on 11/13/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 777-300ER. This aircraft has been in service for 12y, 1m. The aircraft is equipped with 316 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 9,204 km.
flight status
Boeing 777-300ER
Punctuality (Departure)
60 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
16 minutes
Age
12y, 1m
Seats
316
Flight Distance
9,204 km

Flight History for MU551

Trip.com historical records show that the last MU551 flight departed on Thu, Nov 12 from PVG at approximately 1:29 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in LHR at 5:37 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Nov 7 Shanghai (PVG) London (LHR) 77W 1:26 PM 5:05 PM Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Shanghai (PVG) London (LHR) 77W 1:07 PM 5:09 PM Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Shanghai (PVG) London (LHR) 77W 1:10 PM 5:06 PM Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Shanghai (PVG) London (LHR) 77W 1:23 PM 5:27 PM Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Shanghai (PVG) London (LHR) 77W 1:13 PM 5:19 PM Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Shanghai (PVG) London (LHR) 77W 1:29 PM 5:37 PM Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Shanghai (PVG) London (LHR) 77W 12:57 PM 4:53 PM Scheduled

MU551 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of MU551 is 60% (Late on average 29 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 16 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
60 %
Late on average 29 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
60 %
30 mins late
33 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 16 minutes
Early
83 %
On time
17 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight mu551?

    Flight mu551 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 12:50 PM, arrival 5:30 PM (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight mu551 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 12:50 PM, with arrival at 5:30 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight mu551 is scheduled to depart at 12:50 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 12:57 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight mu551 is scheduled to arrive at 5:30 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 4:53 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 13, 2026.
  • For flight mu551, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is G121. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight mu551 is operated by China Eastern Airlines from Shanghai (PVG) to London (LHR). Typical flight time is about 12 hours40 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight mu551 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 mu551 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 13, 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 mu551 has not departed from Shanghai (PVG) yet and is currently on schedule for 12:50 PM.
  • Flight mu551 usually flies a Boeing 777-300ER with seat layout 3-4-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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