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MU779 Flight Status (Shanghai to Auckland)

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU779 flight operated by China Eastern Airlines on Oct 10, 2026, flying from Shanghai (PVG) to Auckland (AKL), departed at 00:29 and is expected to arrive at 16:21 (local time in Auckland, UTC+13) and land at Auckland Airport (AKL).
Fri, Oct 9
Sat, Oct 10
Sun, Oct 11
SHA-AKL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 38m early
Shanghai(PVG)
00:19
Scheduled: 00:05, Oct 9
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T1
9387km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 11h 30m
Auckland(AKL)
15:57
Scheduled: 16:35, Oct 9
Auckland Airport I
Check-in Counter
L01-L13
Boarding Gate
G139
Arrival Gate
9
Baggage
1
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En route
Your flight has departed Shanghai and is expected to arrive in Auckland at 16:21.
Shanghai(PVG)
00:29
Scheduled: 00:05, Oct 10
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T1
9387km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 11h 30m
Auckland(AKL)
16:21
Scheduled: 16:35, Oct 10
Auckland Airport I
Check-in Counter
L01-L13
Boarding Gate
G102
Arrival Gate
9
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Shanghai(PVG)
00:05
Scheduled: 00:05, Oct 11
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 11h 30m
Auckland(AKL)
16:35
Scheduled: 16:35, Oct 11
Auckland Airport I
Check-in Counter
L01-L13
Boarding Gate
G122
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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MU779 Aircraft Details and Cabin Information - Shanghai to Auckland on China Eastern Airlines

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU779 flight flying from Shanghai to Auckland on 10/10/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 777-300ER. This aircraft has been in service for 12y, 1m. The aircraft is equipped with 316 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 9,387 km.
flight status
Boeing 777-300ER
Punctuality (Departure)
83 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Early on average
15 minutes
Age
12y, 1m
Seats
316
Flight Distance
9,387 km

MU779 Recent Flight History and Status - China Eastern Airlines

Trip.com historical records show that the last MU779 flight departed on Fri, Oct 9 from PVG at approximately 00:19. This flight is expected to arrrive in AKL at 15:57.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Mon, Oct 5 Shanghai (PVG) Auckland (AKL) 77W 00:11 16:12 Arrived
Tue, Oct 6 Shanghai (PVG) Auckland (AKL) 77W 00:18 16:09 Arrived
Wed, Oct 7 Shanghai (PVG) Auckland (AKL) 77W 00:36 16:16 Arrived
Thu, Oct 8 Shanghai (PVG) Auckland (AKL) 77W 00:19 15:49 Arrived
Fri, Oct 9 Shanghai (PVG) Auckland (AKL) 77W 00:19 15:57 Arrived
Sat, Oct 10 Shanghai (PVG) Auckland (AKL) 77W 00:29 16:21 En route
Sun, Oct 11 Shanghai (PVG) Auckland (AKL) 773 00:05 16:35 Scheduled

MU779 On-Time Performance, Departure, and Arrival Trends

Review MU779 on-time performance based on recent trips, including departure punctuality, arrival punctuality, average delays, and early arrival trends to better understand overall flight reliability. Based on the average performance of MU779 flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of MU779 is 83% (Late on average 17 minutes), while the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 15 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
83 %
Late on average 17 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
83 %
30 mins late
17 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Early on average 15 minutes
Early
90 %
On time
7 %
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 mu779?

    Flight mu779 has departed (status: En route). Departure 00:29, estimated arrival 16:21 (updated Oct 10, 2026).
  • Flight mu779 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 00:29 and is estimated to arrive at 16:21.
  • Flight mu779 is scheduled to depart at 00:05. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 00:29, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 10, 2026).
  • Flight mu779 is scheduled to arrive at 16:35. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 16:21. Status is En route as of Oct 10, 2026.
  • For flight mu779, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is G102. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight mu779 is expected at carousel 1 in terminal I. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight mu779 is operated by China Eastern Airlines from Shanghai (PVG) to Auckland (AKL). Typical flight time is about 11 hours30 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight mu779 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 mu779 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Oct 10, 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 mu779 has departed from Shanghai (PVG) at 00:29 (status: En route).
  • Flight mu779 usually flies a Boeing 777-300ER with seat layout 3-4-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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