China Eastern Airlines has received final regulatory approval from the Undersecretariat of Air Transport to initiate regular services in Argentina. The inaugural flight MU 745 from Shanghai to Buenos Aires is scheduled for December 4th. The route includes a technical stop in Auckland, New Zealand, without requiring a change of aircraft. The total flight time will be 25 hours and 30 minutes. This route marks the first regular commercial link between China and Argentina and, in aviation terminology, will be classified as a 'direct' flight, as it does not require a change of aircraft or flight number. The service will operate twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. This new route network offers passengers significant time savings compared to alternative options via the Middle East or Europe.
