| Registration number: | B-20CD |
| Type of aircraft: | Boeing 787 |
| Serial number: | 63714 |
| Age: | 7.2 of the year |
| Engines: | 2 x RR Trent 1000 |

| Airline: | Shanghai Airlines |
| Codes (IATA/ICAO): | FM / CSH |
| Flight number | Airport of departure | Airport of arrival | Departure time* | Arrival time* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU735 | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) | 00:15 | 12:35 |
| MU738 | Melbourne International Airport (MEL) | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | 11:00 | 19:40 |
| FM9527 | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) | 16:30 | 18:50 |