MU8642 Flight Status China Eastern Airlines: Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai (CES8642)

China Eastern Airlines MU 8642

Delayed, Arriving in 10'

KUL Kuala Lumpur

Scheduled
16:00
Actual
16:43

Terminal: 1 | Gate: C21

Departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+8

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

All KUL Departures >

PVG Shanghai

Scheduled
21:30
Estimated
21:46
Delay
16'

Terminal: 1

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+8

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

All PVG Arrivals >

Departed 4h 52m ago · lands in 10m 97%

KUL 16:43 PVG 21:46

3,666 km (2,278 mi) flown · 131 km (81 mi) to go

Route map KUL to PVG Map of the great-circle route from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, China, 3797 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. MALAYSIA CHINA KUL PVG Map data: Natural Earth

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

Add to calendar

Distance: 3797 km / 2359 miles · Scheduled Duration: 05:30 · Typical Duration: 05:05

MU 8642 Flight Status & Schedule China Eastern Airlines Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 KUL PVG 16:43 21:46 Delayed Track >
Nov 08 KUL PVG 17:34 22:39 Delayed Track >
Nov 07 KUL PVG 16:40 21:44 Landed Track >
Nov 06 KUL PVG 17:56 23:03 Delayed Track >
Nov 05 KUL PVG 16:28 21:34 Landed Track >
Nov 04 KUL PVG 16:43 21:45 Landed Late Track >
Nov 03 KUL PVG 17:17 22:24 Delayed Track >
Nov 02 KUL PVG 18:15 23:15 Delayed Track >
Nov 01 KUL PVG 17:11 22:07 Landed Late Track >
Oct 31 KUL PVG 16:57 22:08 Landed Late Track >

China Eastern Airlines' Kuala Lumpur–Shanghai flight covers 3,797 km (2,359 mi) and runs daily. The timetable allows 5 h 30 min, but the flight usually takes about 5 h 5 min, so it often makes up time. Today it left at 16:43, 43 minutes late, and is due in Shanghai at 21:46, 16 minutes late.

< All Kuala Lumpur KUL Departures All Shanghai PVG Arrivals >

About MU 8642

Route
Kuala Lumpur International Airport KUL to Shanghai Pudong International Airport PVG
Distance
3,797 km (2,359 mi)
Typical flight time
5 h 5 min
Flies
Daily
On time
2 of the last 5
Average delay when late
30 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 1

MU 8642 FAQ

How long is the MU8642 flight?
The timetable allows 5 h 30 min. Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai is 3,797 km (2,359 mi).
How often is MU8642 late?
3 of the last 5 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 30 minutes on average.
Which days does MU8642 fly?
Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does MU8642 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and arrives at Terminal 1 at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does MU8642 have?
Also listed as CES8642 (China Eastern Airlines' ICAO code) and MU 8642.

MU8642 and Kuala Lumpur KUL to Shanghai PVG Flights

Flight MU8642 is a code-share China Eastern Airlines flight of the Shanghai Airlines operated FM886.

Other flights departing from Kuala Lumpur KUL: AK116, AK5112, FM886, OD2304

Other flights arriving at Shanghai PVG: FM886, MU568, MU5352

All flights connecting Kuala Lumpur KUL to Shanghai PVG.