China Eastern Airlines will increase its route to four weekly flights Shanghai – Auckland – Buenos Aires from the 5 from December. Know itineraries and occupancy data. Photo China Eastern
I must say, On a personal note, I had no faith in this route., but with the passage of time and even thanks to the problem in the Middle East, the route has managed to position itself little by little and the bet of China Eastern starts to bear fruit, before my prognosis and that makes me very happy.
China Eastern Airlines increases flights to Buenos Aires
From 5 from December to 2026, China Eastern Airlines will reinforce its connectivity between Asia and South America by doubling its frequencies on the Shanghai route (PVG) – Auckland (AKL) – Buenos Aires (EZE). The airline will go from operating two to four weekly round-trip flights, expanding the range of travel options for this ultra-long-range connection, is he longest flight in the world With a scale.
This decision responds to the sustained increase in passenger demand. According to data from the National Civil Aviation Administration (ANAC), compiled by Aviacionline.com, between december 2025 and july of 2026 The company mobilized a total of 31.142 travelers in the Minister Pistarini International Airport (Ezeiza), recording an average load factor of 72%. The indicator showed a clear upward trend in the last reported months, averaging a 77% between May and July, and reaching a peak of 81% in July.
Schedules and frequencies
This route will operate for the season as follows::
- MU Flight 745: Will operate on Mondays, Wednesday, thursday and saturday. Takeoff from Shanghai-Pudong International Airport is scheduled at 02:00 locales, arriving in Auckland at 18:30 locales. After a technical stopover, will depart from the New Zealand city at 20:55 to make landfall in Buenos Aires/Ezeiza at 16:55 of the same day. The total journey time amounts to 25 hours and 55 minutes.
- MU Flight 746: It will operate on Tuesdays, Thursday, friday and sunday. Departure from the Ministerio Pistarini International Airport will take place at 02:00 locales, arriving in Auckland at 08:40 local next day. The connection will continue at 10:40 to finish in Shanghai at 18:00 locales. The overall time of the itinerary adds 29 hours.
According to information available online, This increase to four weekly flights will be maintained throughout the southern hemisphere summer season., extending at least until March 2027, subject to change and demand. Reservations and tickets are available through the official channels of China Eastern Airlines (ceair.com).
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