How long is the MU4170 flight?

The timetable allows 2 h 30 min. Sydney to Hamilton Island is 1,527 km (949 mi).

Which terminal does MU4170 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 3 at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does MU4170 have?

Also listed as CES4170 (China Eastern Airlines' ICAO code) and MU 4170.

MU4170 Flight Status China Eastern Airlines: Sydney to Hamilton Island (CES4170)

China Eastern Airlines MU 4170

Landed 17' Late

SYD Sydney

Scheduled: 09:40
Actual: 10:15

Terminal: 3 | Gate: 12

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

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)

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HTI Hamilton Island

Scheduled: 11:10
Actual: 11:27
Delay: 17'

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

Hamilton Island Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

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Landed 12h 01m ago 100%

SYD 10:15 HTI 11:27

1,527 km (949 mi) flown

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

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Distance: 1527 km / 949 miles · Scheduled Duration: 02:30 · Actual Duration: 02:12

MU 4170 Flight Status & Schedule China Eastern Airlines Sydney to Hamilton Island

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 09	SYD	HTI	10:15	11:27	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 08	SYD	HTI	10:05	11:11	Landed	Track >
Nov 07	SYD	HTI	10:30	11:36	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 06	SYD	HTI	10:00	11:02	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	SYD	HTI	10:00	11:05	En-Route	Track >
Nov 04	SYD	HTI	10:02	11:06	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	SYD	HTI	10:02	11:04	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	SYD	HTI	10:12	11:11	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	SYD	HTI	10:05	11:05	Landed	Track >
Oct 31	SYD	HTI	10:02	10:57	Landed	Track >

China Eastern Airlines flight MU 4170 links Sydney and Hamilton Island, 1,527 km (949 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The timetable allows 2 h 30 min, but the flight usually takes about 2 h, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 35 minutes late and landed at 11:27, 17 minutes late.

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About MU 4170

Route: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport SYD to Hamilton Island Great Barrier Reef Airport HTI
Distance: 1,527 km (949 mi)
Typical flight time: 2 h
Flies: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time: 7 of the last 9
Average delay when late: 22 min
Usually departs from: Terminal 3

MU 4170 FAQ

How long is the MU4170 flight?: The timetable allows 2 h 30 min. Sydney to Hamilton Island is 1,527 km (949 mi).
How often is MU4170 late?: 2 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 22 minutes on average.
Which days does MU4170 fly?: Six times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does MU4170 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 3 at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does MU4170 have?: Also listed as CES4170 (China Eastern Airlines' ICAO code) and MU 4170.

MU4170 and Sydney SYD to Hamilton Island HTI Flights

Flight MU4170 is a code-share China Eastern Airlines flight of the Qantas operated QF578.

Other flights departing from Sydney SYD: QF161, QF578, NZ7550, NZ7453

Other flights arriving at Hamilton Island HTI: CX9036, QF578, VA1495

All flights connecting Sydney SYD to Hamilton Island HTI.