MU4042 Flight Status China Eastern Airlines: Adelaide to Melbourne (CES4042)

China Eastern Airlines MU 4042

Landed On Time

ADL Adelaide

Scheduled
16:30
Actual
16:35

Terminal: 1 | Gate: 20

Departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+10:30

Adelaide Airport (ADL)

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MEL Melbourne

Scheduled
18:15
Actual
18:12

Terminal: 1 | Gate: 12

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

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

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Landed 4h 16m ago 100%

ADL 16:35 MEL 18:12

642 km (399 mi) flown

Route map ADL to MEL Map of the great-circle route from Adelaide Airport, Australia to Melbourne Airport, Australia, 642 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. ADL MEL 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: 642 km / 399 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:15 · Actual Duration: 01:07

MU 4042 Flight Status & Schedule China Eastern Airlines Adelaide to Melbourne

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 ADL MEL 16:35 18:12 Landed Track >
Nov 08 ADL MEL 16:38 18:16 Landed Track >
Nov 07 ADL MEL 16:39 18:12 Landed Track >
Nov 06 ADL MEL 16:35 18:05 Landed Track >
Nov 05 ADL MEL 16:31 18:04 Landed Track >
Nov 04 ADL MEL 16:34 18:17 Landed Track >
Nov 03 ADL MEL 16:35 17:58 Landed Track >
Nov 02 ADL MEL 16:35 18:11 Landed Track >
Nov 01 ADL MEL 16:39 18:02 Landed Track >
Oct 31 ADL MEL 16:34 18:01 Landed Track >

China Eastern Airlines' Adelaide–Melbourne flight covers 642 km (399 mi) and runs daily. With 1 h 15 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 1 h 5 min, it often makes up time. Today it left on time and landed at 18:12, 3 minutes early.

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About MU 4042

Route
Adelaide Airport ADL to Melbourne Airport MEL
Distance
642 km (399 mi)
Typical flight time
1 h 5 min
Flies
Daily
On time
10 of the last 10
Usually departs from
Terminal 1

MU 4042 FAQ

How long is the MU4042 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 15 min. Adelaide to Melbourne is 642 km (399 mi).
How often is MU4042 late?
None of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does MU4042 fly?
Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does MU4042 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Adelaide Airport (ADL) and arrives at Terminal 1 at Melbourne Airport (MEL). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does MU4042 have?
Also listed as CES4042 (China Eastern Airlines' ICAO code) and MU 4042.

MU4042 and Adelaide ADL to Melbourne MEL Flights

Flight MU4042 is a code-share China Eastern Airlines flight of the Qantas operated QF690.

Other flights departing from Adelaide ADL: ZL4388, QF690, VA234

Other flights arriving at Melbourne MEL: VA334, QF690, JQ708

All flights connecting Adelaide ADL to Melbourne MEL.