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MU738 Flight Status

According to the latest from Trip.com for China Eastern Airlines Flight MU738 from Melbourne to Shanghai (MEL–PVG): Flight MU738 has landed safely at Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) at 7:03 PM local time, arriving approximately 8m behind schedule.
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
MEL-SHA

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1h 10m late
Melbourne(MEL)
1:12 PM
Scheduled: 12:00 PM, Nov 11
Melbourne Airport T2
8045km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 9h 55m
Shanghai(PVG)
8:05 PM
Scheduled: 6:55 PM, Nov 11
Pudong Intl. Airport T1
Check-in Counter
H56-66
Boarding Gate
20
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
15
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 8m late
Melbourne(MEL)
12:28 PM
Scheduled: 12:00 PM, Nov 12
Melbourne Airport T2
8045km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 9h 55m
Shanghai(PVG)
7:03 PM
Scheduled: 6:55 PM, Nov 12
Pudong Intl. Airport T1
Check-in Counter
M240-250
Boarding Gate
8
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
19
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
12:00 PM
Scheduled: 12:00 PM, Nov 13
Melbourne Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 9h 55m
Shanghai(PVG)
6:55 PM
Scheduled: 6:55 PM, Nov 13
Pudong Intl. Airport T1
Check-in Counter
G
Boarding Gate
16
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
16
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Landed at Melbourne

MU737
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Shanghai (SHA) Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 10:00 AM
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21m early
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MU738 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU738 flight flying from Melbourne to Shanghai on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 7y, 5m. The aircraft is equipped with 285 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 8,045 km.
flight status
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
77 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
83 %
Late on average
11 minutes
Age
7y, 5m
Seats
285
Flight Distance
8,045 km

Flight History for MU738

Trip.com historical records show that the last MU738 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from MEL at approximately 1:12 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in PVG at 8:05 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Nov 7 Melbourne (MEL) Shanghai (PVG) 789 12:29 PM 7:25 PM Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Melbourne (MEL) Shanghai (PVG) 789 12:18 PM 7:12 PM Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Melbourne (MEL) Shanghai (PVG) 789 12:16 PM 7:24 PM Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Melbourne (MEL) Shanghai (PVG) 789 12:13 PM 7:19 PM Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Melbourne (MEL) Shanghai (PVG) 789 1:12 PM 8:05 PM Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Melbourne (MEL) Shanghai (PVG) 789 12:28 PM 7:03 PM Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Melbourne (MEL) Shanghai (PVG) 789 12:00 PM 6:55 PM Scheduled

MU738 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of MU738 is 77% (Late on average 38 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 11 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77 %
Late on average 38 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
77 %
30 mins late
13 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
7 %
Canceled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83 %
Late on average 11 minutes
Early
40 %
On time
43 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
7 %
Canceled
1 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight mu738?

    Flight mu738 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 7:03 PM (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight mu738 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 7:03 PM; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight mu738 is scheduled to depart at 12:00 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 12:28 PM, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight mu738 is scheduled to arrive at 6:55 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 7:03 PM. Status is Arrived as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • For flight mu738, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is 8. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight mu738 is expected at carousel 19 in terminal T1. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight mu738 is operated by China Eastern Airlines from Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai (PVG). Typical flight time is about 9 hours55 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight mu738 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 mu738 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 12, 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 mu738 has already left Melbourne and completed its journey. Departure was 12:28 PM; actual arrival 7:03 PM.
  • Flight mu738 usually flies a Boeing 787-9 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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