MU4048 Flight Status China Eastern Airlines: Adelaide to Sydney (CES4048)

China Eastern Airlines MU 4048

Landed 21' Late

ADL Adelaide

Scheduled
11:45
Actual
12:29

Terminal: 1 | Gate: 25

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

Adelaide Airport (ADL)

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SYD Sydney

Scheduled
14:10
Actual
14:31
Delay
21'

Terminal: 3 | Gate: 8

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

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)

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Landed 8h 19m ago 100%

ADL 12:29 SYD 14:31

1,164 km (723 mi) flown

Route map ADL to SYD Map of the great-circle route from Adelaide Airport, Australia to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, Australia, 1164 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. ADL SYD 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: 1164 km / 723 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:55 · Actual Duration: 01:32

MU 4048 Flight Status & Schedule China Eastern Airlines Adelaide to Sydney

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 ADL SYD 12:29 14:31 Landed Late Track >
Nov 07 ADL SYD 12:14 14:12 Landed Track >
Nov 06 ADL SYD 11:58 14:00 Landed Track >
Nov 05 ADL SYD 12:07 14:10 Landed Track >
Nov 04 ADL SYD 11:57 13:56 Landed Track >
Nov 03 ADL SYD 12:01 14:02 Landed Track >
Nov 02 ADL SYD 13:05 15:05 Delayed Track >
Oct 31 ADL SYD 12:09 14:02 Landed Track >
Oct 30 ADL SYD 12:07 14:09 Landed Track >
Oct 29 ADL SYD 12:06 14:14 Landed Track >

China Eastern Airlines flight MU 4048 links Adelaide and Sydney, 1,164 km (723 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Its timetable allows 1 h 55 min; in practice it usually takes about 1 h 30 min, so it often makes up time. Today it left 44 minutes late and landed at 14:31, 21 minutes late.

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About MU 4048

Route
Adelaide Airport ADL to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport SYD
Distance
1,164 km (723 mi)
Typical flight time
1 h 30 min
Flies
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
On time
8 of the last 9
Average delay when late
21 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 1

MU 4048 FAQ

How long is the MU4048 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 55 min. Adelaide to Sydney is 1,164 km (723 mi).
How often is MU4048 late?
1 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 21 minutes on average.
Which days does MU4048 fly?
Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does MU4048 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Adelaide Airport (ADL) and arrives at Terminal 3 at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does MU4048 have?
Also listed as CES4048 (China Eastern Airlines' ICAO code) and MU 4048.

MU4048 and Adelaide ADL to Sydney SYD Flights

Flight MU4048 is a code-share China Eastern Airlines flight of the Qantas operated QF738.

Other flights departing from Adelaide ADL: VA218, QF738, QF682

Other flights arriving at Sydney SYD: QF738, VA1140

All flights connecting Adelaide ADL to Sydney SYD.