At 19:54 on June 20, 2026, China Eastern Airlines Flight MU781 took off from Shanghai Pudong International Airport bound for Adelaide, Australia. The launch of this brand-new seasonal nonstop air route creates an efficient and convenient air bridge connecting Shanghai with Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia.

The round-trip service operates under flight numbers MU781 and MU782. Outbound Flight MU781 operates every Monday, Thursday and Saturday. It departs from Shanghai Pudong at 19:40 Beijing Time and arrives at Adelaide Airport at 07:30 local Australian time the following day. Return Flight MU782 runs every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. It leaves Adelaide Airport at 09:30 local time and lands at Shanghai Pudong at 18:30 Beijing Time.

According to the airline, the Shanghai Pudong-Adelaide route will run on a regular seasonal basis with three weekly flights during two periods: June 20 to August 2, 2026, and December 17, 2026 to February 15, 2027. Passengers may book tickets in advance via official China Eastern Airlines channels.