China Eastern Airlines
MU256 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU256 flight operated by China Eastern Airlines on Jul 26, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Shanghai (PVG). The flight is expected to depart at 14:05 (local time in Zurich, UTC+2) and arrive at 06:38 (local time in Shanghai, UTC+8) .
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Sun, Jul 26
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 39m late
9017km
10h 35m
Check-in Counter
2 (ROW 3)
Boarding Gate
E57
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
17
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
9017km
10h 35m
Check-in Counter
2 (ROW 3)
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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MU255
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Shanghai (SHA)
Zurich (ZRH)
Zurich (ZRH)
Scheduled: 07:55
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7m early
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MU256 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU256 flight from Zurich to Shanghai on 7/26/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A350-900. This aircraft has been in service for 3y, 11m. The aircraft has 288 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 9,017km.
Airbus A350-900
Punctuality (Departure)
44
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
50
%
Late on average
1 hour 1 minute
Age
3y, 11m
Seats
288
Flight Distance
9,017km
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included × 2
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included × 2
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
94 cm
Legroom
48 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-4-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included, Snacks
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
152 cm
More legroom than on 100% of flights
58 cm
Seat width better than on 100% of flights
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for MU256
Trip.com historical records show that the last MU256 flight departed on Thu, Jul 23 from ZRH at approximately 14:45. This flight is expected to arrrive in PVG at 07:19.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Jul 12 | Zurich (ZRH) | Shanghai (PVG) | 359 | 21:35 | 14:12 | Arrived |
| Tue, Jul 14 | Zurich (ZRH) | Shanghai (PVG) | 359 | 14:32 | 07:01 | Arrived |
| Thu, Jul 16 | Zurich (ZRH) | Shanghai (PVG) | 359 | 14:23 | 06:53 | Arrived |
| Sun, Jul 19 | Zurich (ZRH) | Shanghai (PVG) | 359 | 14:28 | 07:02 | Arrived |
| Tue, Jul 21 | Zurich (ZRH) | Shanghai (PVG) | 359 | 14:37 | 06:59 | Arrived |
| Thu, Jul 23 | Zurich (ZRH) | Shanghai (PVG) | 359 | 14:45 | 07:19 | Arrived |
| Sun, Jul 26 | Zurich (ZRH) | Shanghai (PVG) | 359 | 14:05 | 06:38 | Scheduled |
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MU256 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of MU256 is 44% (Late on average 1 hour 4 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 50% (Late on average 1 hour 1 minute).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
44
%
Late on average
1 hour 4 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
44
%
30 mins late
38
%
60 mins late
6
%
90 mins late
13
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
50
%
Late on average
1 hour 1 minute
Early
0
%
On time
50
%
30 mins late
31
%
60 mins late
6
%
90 mins late
13
%
Cancelled
0
%
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