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MU740 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU740 flight operated by China Eastern Airlines on Nov 11, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai (PVG). The flight is expected to depart at 10:30 PM (local time in Melbourne, UTC+11) and land at 6:00 AM (local time in Shanghai, UTC+8) .
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
MEL-SHA

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En route
Your flight has departed Melbourne and is expected to arrive in Shanghai at 5:27 AM.
Melbourne(MEL)
10:34 PM
Scheduled: 10:30 PM, Nov 10
Melbourne Airport T2
8045km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 10h 25m
Shanghai(PVG)
5:27 AM
Scheduled: 5:55 AM, Nov 11
Pudong Intl. Airport T1
Check-in Counter
O45-55
Boarding Gate
12
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
12
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Melbourne(MEL)
10:30 PM
Scheduled: 10:30 PM, Nov 11
Melbourne Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 10h 30m
Shanghai(PVG)
6:00 AM
Scheduled: 6:00 AM, Nov 12
Pudong Intl. Airport T1
Check-in Counter
G
Boarding Gate
8
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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MU740 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU740 flight flying from Melbourne to Shanghai on 11/11/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 7y, 8m. The aircraft is equipped with 285 seats.
flight status
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
87 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Early on average
9 minutes
Age
7y, 8m
Seats
285
Flight Distance
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Flight History for MU740

Trip.com historical records show that the last MU740 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from MEL at approximately 10:34 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in PVG at 5:27 AM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Thu, Nov 5 Melbourne (MEL) Shanghai (PVG) 789 10:44 PM 5:29 AM Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Melbourne (MEL) Shanghai (PVG) 789 10:37 PM 5:32 AM Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Melbourne (MEL) Shanghai (PVG) 789 10:46 PM 5:41 AM Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Melbourne (MEL) Shanghai (PVG) 789 10:54 PM 5:54 AM Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Melbourne (MEL) Shanghai (PVG) 789 10:43 PM 5:51 AM Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Melbourne (MEL) Shanghai (PVG) 789 10:34 PM 5:27 AM En route
Wed, Nov 11 Melbourne (MEL) Shanghai (PVG) 789 10:30 PM 6:00 AM Scheduled

MU740 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of MU740 is 87% (Late on average 24 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 9 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
87 %
Late on average 24 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
87 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Early on average 9 minutes
Early
87 %
On time
7 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight mu740?

    Flight mu740 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 10:30 PM, arrival 6:00 AM (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight mu740 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 10:30 PM, with arrival at 6:00 AM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight mu740 is scheduled to depart at 10:30 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 10:30 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight mu740 is scheduled to arrive at 6:00 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 6:00 AM. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • For flight mu740, 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.
  • Flight mu740 is operated by China Eastern Airlines from Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai (PVG). Typical flight time is about 10 hours30 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight mu740 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 mu740 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, 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 mu740 has not departed from Melbourne (MEL) yet and is currently on schedule for 10:30 PM.
  • Flight mu740 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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