MU421 Flight Status China Eastern Airlines: Shanghai to Urumqi (CES421)

China Eastern Airlines operates MU 421 from Shanghai to Urumqi, a 3,312 km (2,058 mi) trip, daily. Its timetable allows 5 h 40 min; in practice it usually takes about 5 h 25 min, so it often makes up time. Today it left at 19:19, 19 minutes late, and is due in Urumqi at 00:21 the next morning, 19 minutes early.

China Eastern Airlines MU 421

En-Route, Arriving in 4h12'

Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

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Terminal: 1 | Gate: 5

Departure: Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · local time UTC+8

Scheduled
19:00
Actual
19:19

Urumqi

Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)

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Terminal: 2

Arrival: Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · local time UTC+8

Scheduled
00:40
Estimated
00:21

Departed 49m ago · lands in 4h 12m 16%

PVG 19:19 URC 00:21 +1

545 km (339 mi) flown · 2,767 km (1,719 mi) to go

Route map PVG to URC Map of the great-circle route from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, China to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, China, 3312 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. CHINA PVG URC 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: 3312 km / 2058 miles · Scheduled Duration: 05:40 · Typical Duration: 05:25

MU 421 Flight Status & Schedule China Eastern Airlines Shanghai to Urumqi

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 03 PVG URC 19:19 00:21 En-Route Track >
Nov 02 PVG URC 19:35 00:58 Landed Late Track >
Nov 01 PVG URC 19:43 00:55 Landed Late Track >
Oct 31 PVG URC 19:19 00:45 Landed Track >
Oct 30 PVG URC 19:30 01:06 Landed Late Track >
Oct 29 PVG URC 19:16 00:50 Landed Track >
Oct 28 PVG URC 19:19 00:53 Landed Track >
Oct 27 PVG URC 19:18 00:43 Landed Track >
Oct 26 PVG URC 19:26 00:33 Landed Track >
Oct 25 PVG URC 19:14 00:19 Landed Track >

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About MU 421

Route
Shanghai Pudong International Airport PVG to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport URC
Distance
3,312 km (2,058 mi)
Typical flight time
5 h 25 min
Flies
Daily
On time
6 of the last 9
Average delay when late
20 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 1

MU 421 FAQ

How long is the MU421 flight?
The timetable allows 5 h 40 min. Shanghai to Urumqi is 3,312 km (2,058 mi).
How often is MU421 late?
3 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 20 minutes on average.
Which days does MU421 fly?
Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does MU421 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does MU421 have?
Also listed as CES421 (China Eastern Airlines' ICAO code) and MU 421.

MU421 and Shanghai PVG to Urumqi URC Flights

Flight MU421 is a code-share China Eastern Airlines flight of the Shanghai Airlines operated FM9223.

Other flights departing from Shanghai PVG: CA1836, CZ6156, FM9223, 9C7751

Other flights arriving at Urumqi URC: FM9223, CZ6884, SC4954, CZ6812

All flights connecting Shanghai PVG to Urumqi URC.