How long is the MU521 flight from Shanghai to Tokyo?

The timetable allows 2 h 55 min. Shanghai to Tokyo is 1,795 km (1,116 mi).

Which terminal does MU521 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does MU521 have?

Also listed as CES521 (China Eastern Airlines' ICAO code) and MU 521.

MU521 Flight Status China Eastern Airlines: Shanghai to Tokyo (CES521)

China Eastern Airlines MU 521

Landed On Time

PVG Shanghai

Scheduled: 12:00
Actual: 12:29

Terminal: 1 | Gate: G139

Departure: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC+8

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

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NRT Tokyo

Scheduled: 15:55
Actual: 15:38
Delay

Terminal: 2 | Gate: 93

Arrival: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC+9

Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)

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Landed 3h 15m ago 100%

PVG 12:29 NRT 15:38

1,795 km (1,116 mi) flown

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

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Distance: 1795 km / 1116 miles · Scheduled Duration: 02:55 · Actual Duration: 02:09

MU 521 Flight Status & Schedule China Eastern Airlines Shanghai to Tokyo

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 14	PVG	NRT	12:29	15:38	Landed	Track >
Nov 13	PVG	NRT	12:41	16:01	Landed	Track >
Nov 12	PVG	NRT	12:46	16:15	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 11	PVG	NRT	12:35	15:55	Landed	Track >
Nov 10	PVG	NRT	12:49	16:07	Landed	Track >
Nov 09	PVG	NRT	12:27	15:43	Landed	Track >
Nov 08	PVG	NRT	12:21	15:53	Landed	Track >
Nov 07	PVG	NRT	12:26	15:37	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	PVG	NRT	12:14	15:21	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	PVG	NRT	12:13	15:19	Landed	Track >

China Eastern Airlines flight MU 521 links Shanghai and Tokyo, 1,795 km (1,116 mi) apart, and flies daily. The timetable allows 2 h 55 min, but the flight usually takes about 2 h 15 min, so it often makes up time. Today it left 29 minutes late and still landed at 15:38, 17 minutes early.

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About MU 521

China Eastern Airlines Flight MU521 connects Shanghai, China to Tokyo, Japan, taking off from Shanghai Pudong International Airport PVG and landing at Tokyo Narita International Airport NRT.

Route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport PVG to Tokyo Narita International Airport NRT
Distance: 1,795 km (1,116 mi)
Typical flight time: 2 h 15 min
Flies: Daily
On time: 9 of the last 10
Average delay when late: 20 min
Usually departs from: Terminal 1

MU 521 FAQ

How long is the MU521 flight from Shanghai to Tokyo?: The timetable allows 2 h 55 min. Shanghai to Tokyo is 1,795 km (1,116 mi).
How often is MU521 from Shanghai to Tokyo late?: 1 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 20 minutes on average.
When was the latest MU521 flight from Shanghai to Tokyo?: The latest MU521 was the 12:00 (local time) departure from Shanghai on 14 November 2026; it landed 17 minutes early.
Which days does MU521 fly from Shanghai to Tokyo?: Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does MU521 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does MU521 have?: Also listed as CES521 (China Eastern Airlines' ICAO code) and MU 521.

MU521 and Shanghai PVG to Tokyo NRT Flights

Flight MU521 is code-shared by 2 airlines using the flight numbers FM3039, JL9568

Other flights departing from Shanghai PVG: CZ6258, CZ6542, NH974, OQ2308

Other flights arriving at Tokyo NRT: UA32, NH816, UA838, KE711

All flights connecting Shanghai PVG to Tokyo NRT.