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MU5243 Flight Status

According to Trip.com’s latest update for China Eastern Airlines flight MU5243 from Qingdao to Shenzhen (TAO–SZX): Flight MU5243 landed at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) at 4:08 PM local time, arriving about 32m early.
Wed, Oct 21
Thu, Oct 22
Fri, Oct 23
TAO-SZX

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 38m early
Qingdao(TAO)
11:33 AM
Scheduled: 11:25 AM, Oct 21
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport
2049km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 5h 15m
NGB
1h 11m
Shenzhen(SZX)
4:02 PM
Scheduled: 4:40 PM, Oct 21
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
J04-J11
Boarding Gate
39
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
8
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TAO-SZX

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 32m early
Qingdao(TAO)
11:46 AM
Scheduled: 11:25 AM, Oct 22
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport
2049km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 5h 15m
NGB
1h 1m
Shenzhen(SZX)
4:08 PM
Scheduled: 4:40 PM, Oct 22
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
J04-J11
Boarding Gate
36
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
8
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NGB-SZX

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Canceled
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Ningbo(NGB)
--
Scheduled: 2:10 PM, Oct 23
Ningbo Lishe International Airport T2
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 30m
Shenzhen(SZX)
--
Scheduled: 4:40 PM, Oct 23
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
E01-E08
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Landed at Qingdao

MU2044
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Seoul (SEL) Qingdao (TAO)
Scheduled: 9:15 AM
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24m early
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MU5243 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU5243 flight flying from Qingdao to Shenzhen on 10/22/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A321. This aircraft has been in service for 9y, 6m. The aircraft is equipped with 182 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 2,049 km.
flight status
Airbus A321
Punctuality (Departure)
97 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
39 minutes
Age
9y, 6m
Seats
182
Flight Distance
2,049 km

Flight History for MU5243

Trip.com historical records show that the last MU5243 flight departed on Wed, Oct 21 from TAO at approximately 11:33 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in SZX at 4:02 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Oct 17 Qingdao (TAO) Shenzhen (SZX) 325 11:45 AM 4:33 PM Arrived
Sun, Oct 18 Qingdao (TAO) Ningbo (NGB) JET -- -- Canceled
Mon, Oct 19 Qingdao (TAO) Shenzhen (SZX) 325 12:00 PM 4:28 PM Arrived
Tue, Oct 20 Qingdao (TAO) Shenzhen (SZX) 325 11:29 AM 4:12 PM Arrived
Wed, Oct 21 Qingdao (TAO) Shenzhen (SZX) 325 11:33 AM 4:02 PM Arrived
Thu, Oct 22 Qingdao (TAO) Shenzhen (SZX) 325 11:46 AM 4:08 PM Arrived
Fri, Oct 23 Ningbo (NGB) Shenzhen (SZX) 325 -- -- Canceled

MU5243 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of MU5243 is 97% (Late on average 7 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 39 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
97 %
Late on average 7 minutes
Early
3 %
On time
93 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
3 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 39 minutes
Early
100 %
On time
0 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
3 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight mu5243?

    Flight mu5243 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 4:08 PM (updated Oct 22, 2026).
  • Flight mu5243 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 4:08 PM; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight mu5243 is scheduled to depart at 11:25 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 11:46 AM, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 22, 2026).
  • Flight mu5243 is scheduled to arrive at 4:40 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 4:08 PM. Status is Arrived as of Oct 22, 2026.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight mu5243 is expected at carousel 8 in terminal T3. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight mu5243 is operated by China Eastern Airlines from Qingdao (TAO) to Shenzhen (SZX). Typical flight time is about 5 hours15 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight mu5243 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If mu5243 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 22, 2026). Contact China Eastern Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight mu5243 has already left Qingdao and completed its journey. Departure was 11:46 AM; actual arrival 4:08 PM.
  • Flight mu5243 usually flies a Airbus A321 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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