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MU281 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU281 flight operated by China Eastern Airlines on Nov 13, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Shanghai (PVG) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN). The flight is expected to depart at 21:50 (local time in Shanghai, UTC+8) and land at 00:37 (local time in Ho Chi Minh City, UTC+7) .
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
SHA-SGN

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 20m late
Shanghai(PVG)
22:31
Scheduled: 21:50, Nov 12
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T1
2736km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 20m
Ho Chi Minh City(SGN)
01:30
Scheduled: 01:10, Nov 13
Tan Son Nhat International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
L01-L13
Boarding Gate
26
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
4
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SHA-SGN

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Shanghai(PVG)
21:50
Scheduled: 21:50, Nov 13
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T1
2736km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 20m
Ho Chi Minh City(SGN)
00:37
Scheduled: 01:10, Nov 14
Tan Son Nhat International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
L01-L13
Boarding Gate
G136
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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MU5608
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Shenyang (SHE) Shanghai (SHA)
Scheduled: 20:25
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MU281 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU281 flight flying from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City on 11/13/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A321neo. This aircraft has been in service for 1y, 2m. The aircraft is equipped with 198 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 2,736km.
flight status
Airbus A321neo
Punctuality (Departure)
90 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
15 minutes
Age
1y, 2m
Seats
198
Flight Distance
2,736km

Recent Flight History for MU281

Trip.com historical records show that the last MU281 flight departed on Thu, Nov 12 from PVG at approximately 22:31. This flight is expected to arrrive in SGN at 01:30.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Nov 7 Shanghai (PVG) Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) 32Q 22:06 00:48 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Shanghai (PVG) Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) 32Q 22:09 01:03 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Shanghai (PVG) Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) 32Q 22:08 00:52 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Shanghai (PVG) Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) 32Q 21:59 00:45 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Shanghai (PVG) Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) 32Q 22:27 01:38 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Shanghai (PVG) Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) 32Q 22:31 01:30 Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Shanghai (PVG) Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) 32Q 21:50 00:37 Scheduled

MU281 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of MU281 is 90% (Late on average 21 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 15 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
90 %
Late on average 21 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
90 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
2 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 15 minutes
Early
90 %
On time
10 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
2 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight mu281?

    Flight mu281 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 21:50, arrival 01:10 (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight mu281 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 21:50, with arrival at 01:10. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight mu281 is scheduled to depart at 21:50. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 21:50, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight mu281 is scheduled to arrive at 01:10. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 00:37. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 13, 2026.
  • For flight mu281, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is G136. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight mu281 is operated by China Eastern Airlines from Shanghai (PVG) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN). Typical flight time is about 4 hours 20 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight mu281 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 mu281 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 13, 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 mu281 has not departed from Shanghai (PVG) yet and is currently on schedule for 21:50.
  • Flight mu281 usually flies a Airbus A321neo 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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Time on arrival: Shanghai 01:37 | Ho Chi Minh City 00:37

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