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MU8601 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the MU8601 flight operated by China Eastern Airlines on Nov 11, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Seoul (GMP). The flight is expected to depart at 17:15 (local time in Shanghai, UTC+8) and land at 19:50 (local time in Seoul, UTC+9) .
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
SHA-SEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1m early
Shanghai(SHA)
17:16
Scheduled: 17:00, Nov 10
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport T1
845km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 50m
Seoul(GMP)
19:49
Scheduled: 19:50, Nov 10
Gimpo International Airport I
Check-in Counter
B01-B09
Boarding Gate
T11
Arrival Gate
2
Baggage
2
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SHA-SEL

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Shanghai(SHA)
17:15
Scheduled: 17:00, Nov 11
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport T1
845km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 50m
Seoul(GMP)
19:50
Scheduled: 19:50, Nov 11
Gimpo International Airport I
Check-in Counter
B01-B09
Boarding Gate
T11
Arrival Gate
1
Baggage
1
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FM816
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Tokyo (TYO) Shanghai (SHA)
Scheduled: 15:45
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1m late
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MU8601 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU8601 flight flying from Shanghai to Seoul on 11/11/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 1y, 3m. The aircraft is equipped with 285 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 845 km.
flight status
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
80 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Late on average
7 minutes
Age
1y, 3m
Seats
285
Distance
845 km

Flight History for MU8601

Trip.com historical records show that the last MU8601 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from SHA at approximately 17:16. This flight is expected to arrrive in GMP at 19:49.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Thu, Nov 5 Shanghai (SHA) Seoul (GMP) 789 17:05 19:35 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Shanghai (SHA) Seoul (GMP) 789 17:24 20:01 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Shanghai (SHA) Seoul (GMP) 789 17:08 19:42 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Shanghai (SHA) Seoul (GMP) 789 17:26 19:57 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Shanghai (SHA) Seoul (GMP) 789 17:31 20:06 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Shanghai (SHA) Seoul (GMP) 789 17:16 19:49 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Shanghai (SHA) Seoul (GMP) 789 17:15 19:50 Scheduled

MU8601 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of MU8601 is 80% (Late on average 23 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Late on average 7 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
80 %
Late on average 23 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
80 %
30 mins late
20 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
2 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Late on average 7 minutes
Early
20 %
On time
77 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
2 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight mu8601?

    Flight mu8601 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 17:00, arrival 19:50 (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight mu8601 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 17:00, with arrival at 19:50. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight mu8601 is scheduled to depart at 17:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 17:15, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight mu8601 is scheduled to arrive at 19:50. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 19:50. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • For flight mu8601, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is T11. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight mu8601 is expected at carousel 1 in terminal I. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight mu8601 is operated by China Eastern Airlines from Shanghai (SHA) to Seoul (GMP). Typical flight time is about 1 hour50 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight mu8601 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 mu8601 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 mu8601 has not departed from Shanghai (SHA) yet and is currently on schedule for 17:00.
  • Flight mu8601 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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