China Eastern Airlines MU551 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU551 flight operated by China Eastern Airlines on Jul 9, 2026, flying from Shanghai (PVG) to London (LHR), departed at 2:28 PM (local time in Shanghai, UTC+8) and is expected to arrive at 7:05 PM (local time in London, UTC+1) at Heathrow Airport (LHR).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 43m early
9204km
12h 25m
Check-in Counter
L14-M34
Boarding Gate
G135
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
8
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En route
Your flight has departed Shanghai and is expected to arrive in London at 7:05 PM.
9204km
12h 25m
Check-in Counter
L14-M34
Boarding Gate
G121
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
12h 25m
Check-in Counter
L14-M34
Boarding Gate
G119
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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MU551
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MU216
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Frankfurt (FRA) 
Shanghai (SHA)
Shanghai (SHA)Scheduled: 11:55 AM
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MU551 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU551 flight from Shanghai to London on 7/9/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 777-300ER. This aircraft has been in service for 9y, 3m. The aircraft has 316 seats.
Boeing 777-300ER
Punctuality (Departure)
67%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93%
Early on average
16 minutes
Age
9y, 3m
Seats
316
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
First
In-Flight Services
Meal included × 2, Snacks
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
81 cm
More legroom than on 50% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-4-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included, Snacks × 2
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
109 cm
Legroom
52 cm
Seat width better than on 100% of flights
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included × 2, Snacks
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
201 cm
More legroom than on 50% of flights
67 cm
Seat width better than on 100% of flights
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for MU551
Trip.com historical records show that the last MU551 flight departed on Wed, Jul 8 from PVG at approximately 1:41 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in LHR at 5:57 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Jul 4 | Shanghai (PVG) | London (LHR) | 77W | 2:40 PM | 6:58 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, Jul 5 | Shanghai (PVG) | London (LHR) | 77W | 1:56 PM | 6:35 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Jul 6 | Shanghai (PVG) | London (LHR) | 77W | 1:33 PM | 6:01 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Jul 7 | Shanghai (PVG) | London (LHR) | 77W | 1:55 PM | 6:36 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Jul 8 | Shanghai (PVG) | London (LHR) | 77W | 1:41 PM | 5:57 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Jul 9 | Shanghai (PVG) | London (LHR) | 77W | 2:28 PM | 7:05 PM | En route |
| Fri, Jul 10 | Shanghai (PVG) | London (LHR) | 77W | 1:15 PM | 6:40 PM | Scheduled |
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MU551 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of MU551 is 67% (Late on average 31 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 16 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67%
Late on average 31 minutes
Early
0%
On time
67%
30 mins late
23%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
3%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93%
Early on average 16 minutes
Early
77%
On time
17%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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