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MU779 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest record on status for China Eastern Airlines flight MU779 from Shanghai to Auckland (PVG-AKL): Flight MU779 has safely landed at Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) 5:32 PM (local time), about 57m late.
Thu, Oct 1
Fri, Oct 2
Sat, Oct 3
SHA-AKL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 24m early
Shanghai(PVG)
12:25 AM
Scheduled: 00:05, Oct 1
Pudong Intl. Airport T1
9387km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 11h 30m
Auckland(AKL)
4:11 PM
Scheduled: 16:35, Oct 1
Auckland Intl. Airport I
Check-in Counter
L01-L13
Boarding Gate
G122
Arrival Gate
5
Baggage
1
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 57m late
Shanghai(PVG)
12:29 AM
Scheduled: 00:05, Oct 2
Pudong Intl. Airport T1
9387km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 11h 30m
Auckland(AKL)
5:32 PM
Scheduled: 16:35, Oct 2
Auckland Intl. Airport I
Check-in Counter
L01-L13
Boarding Gate
G140
Arrival Gate
9
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Shanghai(PVG)
12:05 AM
Scheduled: 00:05, Oct 3
Pudong Intl. Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 11h 30m
Auckland(AKL)
4:35 PM
Scheduled: 16:35, Oct 3
Auckland Intl. Airport I
Check-in Counter
L01-L13
Boarding Gate
23
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
1
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Landed at Shanghai

MU586
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Los Angeles (LAX) Shanghai (SHA)
Scheduled: 5:15 PM
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18m early
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MU779 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU779 flight from Shanghai to Auckland on 10/2/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 777-300ER. This aircraft has been in service for 11y, 3m. The aircraft has 316 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 9,387 km.
flight status
Boeing 777-300ER
Punctuality (Departure)
90 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
14 minutes
Age
11y, 3m
Seats
316
Flight Distance
9,387 km

Flight History for MU779

Trip.com historical records show that the last MU779 flight departed on Thu, Oct 1 from PVG at approximately 12:25 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in AKL at 4:11 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Sep 27 Shanghai (PVG) Auckland (AKL) 77W 12:24 AM 4:05 PM Arrived
Mon, Sep 28 Shanghai (PVG) Auckland (AKL) 77W 12:40 AM 4:21 PM Arrived
Tue, Sep 29 Shanghai (PVG) Auckland (AKL) 77W 12:13 AM 4:21 PM Arrived
Wed, Sep 30 Shanghai (PVG) Auckland (AKL) 77W 12:28 AM 4:21 PM Arrived
Thu, Oct 1 Shanghai (PVG) Auckland (AKL) 77W 12:25 AM 4:11 PM Arrived
Fri, Oct 2 Shanghai (PVG) Auckland (AKL) 77W 12:29 AM 5:32 PM Arrived
Sat, Oct 3 Shanghai (PVG) Auckland (AKL) 773 12:05 AM 4:35 PM Scheduled

MU779 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of MU779 is 90% (Late on average 16 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 14 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
90 %
Late on average 16 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
90 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 14 minutes
Early
93 %
On time
7 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight mu779?

    Flight mu779 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 5:32 PM (updated Oct 2, 2026).
  • Flight mu779 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 5:32 PM; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight mu779 is scheduled to depart at 12:05 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 12:29 AM, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 2, 2026).
  • Flight mu779 is scheduled to arrive at 4:35 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 5:32 PM. Status is Arrived as of Oct 2, 2026.
  • For flight mu779, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is G140. 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 hours 30 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • 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 (Arrived, updated Oct 2, 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 already left Shanghai and completed its journey. Departure was 12:29 AM; actual arrival 5:32 PM.
  • 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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Time on arrival: Shanghai 12:32 | Auckland 17:32

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