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China Eastern Airlines (IATA: MU, ICAO: CES) is a CN airline and a member of the SkyTeam alliance.

China Eastern Airlines is one of the three major Chinese state-owned carriers and a founding member of the SkyTeam alliance. Based in Shanghai — China's financial centre — China Eastern operates one of the world's largest domestic Chinese networks alongside extensive international routes. The airline made history in 2023 by being the first to commercially operate the Comac C919, China's first domestically-produced narrow-body jet.

Did you know? China Eastern Airlines was the launch customer for China's homegrown Comac C919 single-aisle aircraft, becoming the first airline in the world to operate the type commercially in 2023.

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Main Hubs
Shanghai Pudong (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA), Beijing Daxing (PKX)
Founded
1957 — 69 years of service
Fleet Size
~740 aircraft
Airbus A350, Boeing 777, Airbus A321, Comac C919
Destinations
220+ destinations worldwide
Baggage Policy
Economy: 20-23kg checked bag. Business: 35-40kg. Carry-on: 5-10kg. Eastern Miles earns on SkyTeam partners.
Check-in Tips
China Eastern online check-in opens 24 hours before departure. Shanghai Pudong Terminal 2 handles most China Eastern international departures.

How to Track China Eastern Airlines Flights

Tracking a China Eastern Airlines flight on Departra is simple. Enter your MU flight number in the search box above — for example, MU100 — and you will see the live status including:

  • Real-time aircraft position on an interactive map
  • Departure and arrival times with delay information
  • Gate and terminal assignments where available
  • Live weather at both departure and arrival airports
  • Aircraft type and altitude, speed, and heading data

Flight data typically becomes available 24 hours before the scheduled departure. For the most accurate information, check closer to your departure time.