China Eastern Airlines MU561 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the MU561 flight operated by China Eastern Airlines on May 25, 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 land at 09:00 (local time in Sydney, UTC+10) .
Sun, May 24
Mon, May 25
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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
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Baggage
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MU561 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU561 flight flying from Shanghai to Sydney on 5/25/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A350 XWB. This aircraft has been in service for 3y, 7m. The aircraft is equipped with 288 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 7,879 km.
Airbus A350 XWB
Punctuality (Departure)
27%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100%
Early on average
17 minutes
Age
3y, 7m
Seats
288
Distance
7,879 km
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seating Plan
79 cm
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
94 cm
Legroom
48 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-4-2
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
152 cm
More legroom than on 50% of flights
58 cm
Seat width better than on 75% of flights
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
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 Sun, May 24 from PVG at approximately 20:20. This flight is expected to arrrive in SYD at 09:00.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Tue, May 19 | Shanghai (PVG) | Sydney (SYD) | 359 | 20:20 | 09:00 | Scheduled |
| Wed, May 20 | Shanghai (PVG) | Sydney (SYD) | 359 | 20:20 | 09:00 | Scheduled |
| Thu, May 21 | Shanghai (PVG) | Sydney (SYD) | 359 | 20:20 | 09:00 | Scheduled |
| 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 |
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MU561 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of MU561 is 27% (Late on average 41 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 17 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
27%
Late on average 41 minutes
Early
0%
On time
27%
30 mins late
57%
60 mins late
17%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100%
Early on average 17 minutes
Early
83%
On time
17%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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