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MU5540 Flight Status

According to the latest from Trip.com for China Eastern Airlines Flight MU5540 from Qingdao to Shanghai (TAO–SHA): Great news — Flight MU5540 has landed safely at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) at 12:14 PM local time, arriving about 21m early.
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
TAO-SHA

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1m late
Qingdao(TAO)
11:11 AM
Scheduled: 10:50 AM, Nov 10
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport
693km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 45m
Shanghai(SHA)
12:36 PM
Scheduled: 12:35 PM, Nov 10
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport T2
Check-in Counter
J04-J11
Boarding Gate
42
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
26
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TAO-SHA

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 21m early
Qingdao(TAO)
11:02 AM
Scheduled: 10:50 AM, Nov 11
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport
693km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 45m
Shanghai(SHA)
12:14 PM
Scheduled: 12:35 PM, Nov 11
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport T2
Check-in Counter
J04-J11
Boarding Gate
44
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
31
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Qingdao(TAO)
10:50 AM
Scheduled: 10:50 AM, Nov 12
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 45m
Shanghai(SHA)
12:35 PM
Scheduled: 12:35 PM, Nov 12
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport T2
Check-in Counter
J04-J11
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Delayed (may impact connections)

MU5539
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Shanghai (SHA) Qingdao (TAO)
Scheduled: 9:35 AM
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3m late
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MU5540 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU5540 flight flying from Qingdao to Shanghai on 11/11/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 12y, 3m. The aircraft is equipped with 158 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 693 km.
flight status
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
87 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Early on average
4 minutes
Age
12y, 3m
Seats
158
Flight Distance
693 km

Flight History for MU5540

Trip.com historical records show that the last MU5540 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from TAO at approximately 11:11 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in SHA at 12:36 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Nov 6 Qingdao (TAO) Shanghai (SHA) 32B 10:55 AM 12:11 PM Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Qingdao (TAO) Shanghai (SHA) 32N 11:02 AM 12:17 PM Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Qingdao (TAO) Shanghai (SHA) 32N 10:54 AM 12:15 PM Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Qingdao (TAO) Shanghai (SHA) 32A 10:57 AM 12:12 PM Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Qingdao (TAO) Shanghai (SHA) 32B 11:11 AM 12:36 PM Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Qingdao (TAO) Shanghai (SHA) 32A 11:02 AM 12:14 PM Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Qingdao (TAO) Shanghai (SHA) JET 10:50 AM 12:35 PM Scheduled

MU5540 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of MU5540 is 87% (Late on average 18 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 4 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
87 %
Late on average 18 minutes
Early
3 %
On time
83 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
10 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Early on average 4 minutes
Early
67 %
On time
27 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
10 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight mu5540?

    Flight mu5540 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 12:14 PM (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight mu5540 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 12:14 PM; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight mu5540 is scheduled to depart at 10:50 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 11:02 AM, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight mu5540 is scheduled to arrive at 12:35 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 12:14 PM. Status is Arrived as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight mu5540 is expected at carousel 31 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight mu5540 is operated by China Eastern Airlines from Qingdao (TAO) to Shanghai (SHA). Typical flight time is about 1 hour45 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight mu5540 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 mu5540 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 11, 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 mu5540 has already left Qingdao and completed its journey. Departure was 11:02 AM; actual arrival 12:14 PM.
  • Flight mu5540 usually flies a Airbus A320 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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