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CES851

Operated by China Eastern Airlines

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Departure

NKG ZSNJ VFR

Nanjing Lukou International Airport

Nanjing, CN

Local time
20:25 GMT+8
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
49 ft
Coordinates
31.7350, 118.8659

cloud Weather

Wind
140° / 6 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Ceiling
CAVOK
Temp / Dew
24°C / 15°C
Altimeter
29.88 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T12:00:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR ZSNJ 301200Z 14003MPS CAVOK 24/15 Q1012 NOSIG

TAF ZSNJ 300903Z 3012/3112 13004MPS 3500 BR NSC TX30/3106Z TN17/3021Z

Arrival

MEL YMML VFR

Melbourne Airport

Melbourne, AU

Local time
22:25 GMT+10
Timezone
Australia/Melbourne
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
434 ft
Coordinates
-37.6707, 144.8379

cloud Weather

Wind
320° / 8 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Ceiling
SCT 10,000 ft
Temp / Dew
10°C / 8°C
Altimeter
29.70 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T12:00:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR YMML 301200Z AUTO 32008KT 9999 // SCT100 10/08 Q1006

TAF YMML 301111Z 3012/3118 36008KT 9999 FEW045 FM310300 28012KT 9999 FEW040 FM311200 35008KT CAVOK

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 3 Departures
flight_land 4 Arrivals

Recent history last 13

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-05-08 780C00 NKG → MEL May 8, 15:10 UTCMay 8, 23:40 UTC8h 30m - -
2026-05-06 780C00 NKG → MEL May 6, 15:20 UTCMay 6, 23:45 UTC8h 24m - -
2026-05-01 7807D5 NKG → MEL May 1, 15:25 UTCMay 1, 23:45 UTC8h 20m - -
2026-04-29 780C4D NKG → MEL Apr 29, 15:25 UTCApr 30, 00:05 UTC8h 39m - -
2026-04-24 780D92 NKG → MEL Apr 24, 15:35 UTCApr 25, 00:35 UTC9h 0m - -
2026-04-23 780D92 NKG → MEL Apr 23, 21:15 UTCApr 24, 17:05 UTC19h 50m - -
2026-04-22 780932 NKG → MEL Apr 22, 14:55 UTCApr 23, 00:20 UTC9h 25m - -
2026-04-19 780CA9 NKG → MEL Apr 19, 07:55 UTCApr 20, 00:10 UTC16h 15m - -
2026-04-17 78028E NKG → MEL Apr 17, 23:25 UTCApr 17, 23:50 UTC25m - -
2026-04-17 78028E NKG → MEL Apr 17, 15:30 UTCApr 17, 16:40 UTC1h 10m - -
2026-04-15 78028E NKG → MEL Apr 15, 23:30 UTCApr 16, 00:05 UTC35m - -
2026-04-15 78028E NKG → MEL Apr 15, 17:05 UTCApr 15, 17:15 UTC10m - -
2026-04-12 780B7E - Apr 12, 20:05 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC10m - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
13
Avg arrival delay
-
On-time arrival
-
Aircraft used
8

Monthly activity 2 months

Month Flights tracked
May 2026 3
April 2026 10

CES851 frequently asked

Where does flight CES851 fly?
CES851 (China Eastern Airlines) flies from NKG to MEL. View the full route page.
How long is flight CES851?
Based on observed flights, CES851 takes on average 7h 0m from takeoff to landing.
How often does CES851 fly?
CES851 has been observed flying several times a week in our tracking data. We've recorded 13 flights under this callsign.
What aircraft operates flight CES851?
CES851 has been operated by 8 different aircraft in our records. Tail numbers are listed in the recent history below.
Can I track CES851 live?
Yes. When CES851 is currently airborne, the live tracker map above shows its real-time position from ADS-B broadcasts. If the map is empty, the flight is not currently in the air.