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MU709 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU709 flight operated by China Eastern Airlines on Nov 4, 2026, flying from Shanghai (PVG) to Madrid (MAD), departed at 1:01 AM and is expected to arrive at 6:59 AM (local time in Madrid, UTC+1) and land at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD).
Tue, Nov 3
Wed, Nov 4
Thu, Nov 5
SHA-MAD

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 47m early
Shanghai(PVG)
12:57 AM
Scheduled: 12:50 AM, Nov 3
Pudong Intl. Airport T1
10289km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 14h 10m
Madrid(MAD)
7:13 AM
Scheduled: 8:00 AM, Nov 3
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport T1
Check-in Counter
L01-L13
Boarding Gate
G135
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
4
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En route
Your flight has departed Shanghai and is expected to arrive in Madrid at 6:59 AM.
Shanghai(PVG)
1:01 AM
Scheduled: 12:50 AM, Nov 4
Pudong Intl. Airport T1
10289km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 14h 10m
Madrid(MAD)
6:59 AM
Scheduled: 8:00 AM, Nov 4
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport T1
Check-in Counter
L01-L13
Boarding Gate
16
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
6
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Shanghai(PVG)
12:50 AM
Scheduled: 12:50 AM, Nov 5
Pudong Intl. Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 14h 10m
Madrid(MAD)
8:00 AM
Scheduled: 8:00 AM, Nov 5
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport T1
Check-in Counter
L01-L13
Boarding Gate
G138
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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MU709 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU709 flight flying from Shanghai to Madrid on 11/4/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A350-900. This aircraft has been in service for 6y, 11m. The aircraft is equipped with 288 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 10,289 km.
flight status
Airbus A350-900
Punctuality (Departure)
93 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Early on average
45 minutes
Age
6y, 11m
Seats
288
Flight Distance
10,289 km

Flight History for MU709

Trip.com historical records show that the last MU709 flight departed on Tue, Nov 3 from PVG at approximately 12:57 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in MAD at 7:13 AM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Oct 30 Shanghai (PVG) Madrid (MAD) 359 1:03 AM 7:10 AM Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 Shanghai (PVG) Madrid (MAD) 359 2:41 AM 8:46 AM Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 Shanghai (PVG) Madrid (MAD) 359 12:58 AM 6:55 AM Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Shanghai (PVG) Madrid (MAD) 359 1:02 AM 7:23 AM Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Shanghai (PVG) Madrid (MAD) 359 12:57 AM 7:13 AM Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Shanghai (PVG) Madrid (MAD) 359 1:01 AM 6:59 AM En route
Thu, Nov 5 Shanghai (PVG) Madrid (MAD) 359 12:50 AM 8:00 AM Scheduled

MU709 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of MU709 is 93% (Late on average 19 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 45 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93 %
Late on average 19 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
93 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Early on average 45 minutes
Early
97 %
On time
0 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight mu709?

    Flight mu709 has departed (status: En route). Departure 1:01 AM, estimated arrival 6:59 AM (updated Nov 4, 2026).
  • Flight mu709 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 1:01 AM and is estimated to arrive at 6:59 AM.
  • Flight mu709 is scheduled to depart at 12:50 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 1:01 AM, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 4, 2026).
  • Flight mu709 is scheduled to arrive at 8:00 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 6:59 AM. Status is En route as of Nov 4, 2026.
  • For flight mu709, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 16. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight mu709 is expected at carousel 6 in terminal T1. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight mu709 is operated by China Eastern Airlines from Shanghai (PVG) to Madrid (MAD). Typical flight time is about 14 hours10 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight mu709 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 mu709 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Nov 4, 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 mu709 has departed from Shanghai (PVG) at 1:01 AM (status: En route).
  • Flight mu709 usually flies a Airbus A350-900 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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