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MU551 Flight Status

According to Trip.com latest record on status for China Eastern Airlines flight MU551 from Shanghai to London (PVG-LHR): Flight MU551 has taken off from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 14:28, and is currently en-route to Heathrow Airport. Estimated time of arrival is 19:05.
Wed, Jul 8
Thu, Jul 9
Fri, Jul 10
SHA-LON

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Arrived
The flight arrived 43m early.
Shanghai(PVG)
13:41
Scheduled: 13:15, Jul 8
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T1
9204km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 12h 25m
London(LHR)
17:57
Scheduled: 18:40, Jul 8
Heathrow Airport T4
Check-in Counter
L14-M34
Boarding Gate
G135
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
8
SHA-LON

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In Flight
Your flight has departed Shanghai and is expected to arrive in London at 19:05.
Shanghai(PVG)
14:28
Scheduled: 13:15, Jul 9
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T1
9204km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 12h 25m
London(LHR)
19:05
Scheduled: 18:40, Jul 9
Heathrow Airport T4
Check-in Counter
L14-M34
Boarding Gate
G121
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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SHA-LON

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Shanghai(PVG)
13:15
Scheduled: 13:15, Jul 10
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 12h 25m
London(LHR)
18:40
Scheduled: 18:40, Jul 10
Heathrow Airport T4
Check-in Counter
L14-M34
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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MU551

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MU551 Aircraft Specifications

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.
flight status
Boeing 777-300ER
On-Time Departure
67%
On-Time Arrival
93%
Avg. Early
16 minutes
Aircraft Age
9y, 3m
Total Seats
316
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
First
Cabin Amenities
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
Cabin Amenities
Meal included, Snacks × 2
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
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
Cabin Amenities
Meal included × 2, Snacks
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
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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MU551 Flight History

Trip.com historical records show that the last MU551 flight departed on Wed, Jul 8 from PVG at approximately 13:41. This flight is expected to arrrive in LHR at 17:57.
DateAirportAircraft ModelDepartureArrivalStatus
DepartureArrival
Sat, Jul 4Shanghai (PVG)London (LHR)77W14:4018:58Arrived
Sun, Jul 5Shanghai (PVG)London (LHR)77W13:5618:35Arrived
Mon, Jul 6Shanghai (PVG)London (LHR)77W13:3318:01Arrived
Tue, Jul 7Shanghai (PVG)London (LHR)77W13:5518:36Arrived
Wed, Jul 8Shanghai (PVG)London (LHR)77W13:4117:57Arrived
Thu, Jul 9Shanghai (PVG)London (LHR)77W14:2819:05In Flight
Fri, Jul 10Shanghai (PVG)London (LHR)77W13:1518:40Scheduled
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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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