How long is the MU1642 flight?

The timetable allows 1 h 15 min. London to Amsterdam is 370 km (230 mi).

Which terminal does MU1642 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 4 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does MU1642 have?

Also listed as CES1642 (China Eastern Airlines' ICAO code) and MU 1642.

Can I get compensation if MU1642 is delayed or cancelled?

Up to £220 per passenger may be due under UK261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261.

MU1642 Flight Status China Eastern Airlines: London to Amsterdam (CES1642)

China Eastern Airlines MU 1642

Landed On Time

LHR London

Scheduled: 20:25
Actual: 20:51

Terminal: 4 | Gate: 1C

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time GMT

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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AMS Amsterdam

Scheduled: 22:40
Actual: 22:35
Delay

Terminal: 2 | Gate: D23

Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time CET

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

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Landed 16h 04m ago 100%

LHR 20:51 AMS 22:35

370 km (230 mi) flown

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

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Distance: 370 km / 230 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:15 · Actual Duration: 00:44

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MU 1642 Flight Status & Schedule China Eastern Airlines London to Amsterdam

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 08	LHR	AMS	20:51	22:35	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	LHR	AMS	20:33	22:19	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	LHR	AMS	20:26	22:09	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	LHR	AMS	20:26	22:11	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	LHR	AMS	20:31	22:18	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	LHR	AMS	20:36	22:24	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	LHR	AMS	20:45	22:26	Landed	Track >
Oct 30	LHR	AMS	20:32	22:15	Landed	Track >
Oct 29	LHR	AMS	20:31	22:12	Landed	Track >

China Eastern Airlines flight MU 1642 links London and Amsterdam, 370 km (230 mi) apart, and flies five times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Its timetable allows 1 h 15 min; in practice it usually takes about 45 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 26 minutes late and still landed at 22:35, 5 minutes early.

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About MU 1642

Route: London Heathrow Airport LHR to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport AMS
Distance: 370 km (230 mi)
Typical flight time: 45 min
Flies: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
On time: 9 of the last 9
Usually departs from: Terminal 4

Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Yesterday's flight landed 5 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.

MU 1642 FAQ

How long is the MU1642 flight?: The timetable allows 1 h 15 min. London to Amsterdam is 370 km (230 mi).
How often is MU1642 late?: None of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does MU1642 fly?: Five times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does MU1642 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 4 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does MU1642 have?: Also listed as CES1642 (China Eastern Airlines' ICAO code) and MU 1642.
Can I get compensation if MU1642 is delayed or cancelled?: Up to £220 per passenger may be due under UK261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261.

MU1642 and London LHR to Amsterdam AMS Flights

Flight MU1642 is a code-share China Eastern Airlines flight of the KLM operated KL1016.

Other flights departing from London LHR: BA818, BA1462, CA938, KL1016

Other flights arriving at Amsterdam AMS: OR3701, LH1002, KL1016

All flights connecting London LHR to Amsterdam AMS.