AF5243 Flight Status Air France: Sydney to Shanghai (AFR5243)

Air France AF 5243

En-Route, Arriving in 9h27'

SYD Sydney

Scheduled
21:30
Actual
21:35

Terminal: 1 | Gate: 33

Departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+11

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)

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PVG Shanghai

Scheduled
05:00
Estimated
04:58

Terminal: 1

Arrival: Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · local time UTC+8

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

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Departed 55m ago · lands in 9h 27m 9%

SYD 21:35 PVG 04:58 +1

704 km (437 mi) flown · 7,161 km (4,450 mi) to go

Route map SYD to PVG Map of the great-circle route from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, Australia to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, China, 7865 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. AUSTRALIA CHINA SYD PVG Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 7865 km / 4887 miles · Scheduled Duration: 10:30 · Typical Duration: 10:10

AF 5243 Flight Status & Schedule Air France Sydney to Shanghai

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 SYD PVG 21:35 04:58 En-Route Track >
Nov 07 SYD PVG 22:19 05:55 Delayed Track >
Nov 06 SYD PVG 21:47 05:10 Landed Track >
Nov 05 SYD PVG 21:54 05:07 Landed Track >
Nov 04 SYD PVG 21:41 04:51 Landed Track >
Nov 02 SYD PVG 21:28 04:37 Landed Track >
Oct 31 SYD PVG 21:38 04:46 Landed Track >
Oct 30 SYD PVG 21:42 05:00 Landed Track >
Dec 27 SYD PVG 21:41 04:22 Landed Track >
Dec 25 SYD PVG 21:35 04:14 Landed Track >

Air France operates AF 5243 from Sydney to Shanghai, a 7,865 km (4,887 mi) trip, five times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday). With 10 h 30 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 10 h 10 min, it often makes up time. Today it left on time, at 21:35, and is due in Shanghai at 04:58 the next morning, 2 minutes early.

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About AF 5243

Route
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport SYD to Shanghai Pudong International Airport PVG
Distance
7,865 km (4,887 mi)
Typical flight time
10 h 10 min
Flies
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
On time
8 of the last 8
Usually departs from
Terminal 1

AF 5243 FAQ

How long is the AF5243 flight?
The timetable allows 10 h 30 min. Sydney to Shanghai is 7,865 km (4,887 mi).
How often is AF5243 late?
None of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does AF5243 fly?
Five times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does AF5243 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and arrives at Terminal 1 at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does AF5243 have?
Also listed as AFR5243 (Air France's ICAO code) and AF 5243.

AF5243 and Sydney SYD to Shanghai PVG Flights

Flight AF5243 is a code-share Air France flight of the China Eastern Airlines operated MU736.

Other flights departing from Sydney SYD: EK9620, EY455, MU736, QF25

Other flights arriving at Shanghai PVG: MU786, MU704, FM858, MM877

All flights connecting Sydney SYD to Shanghai PVG.