On September 28, 2024, China Eastern Airlines officially launched the “Shanghai Pudong - Kazan” direct flight route. This route is the first direct flight between Shanghai, China and Kazan, Russia. It is also the third new direct international flight route opened by China Eastern Airlines on the eve of the National Day in 2024. It will provide travelers with more options for international travel during the 11th Golden Week. At 12:59 p.m. on the 28th, the inaugural flight MU5065 took off from Shanghai Pudong International Airport. It is expected to arrive at Kazan International Airport in Russia at 17:00 p.m. local time after a 9-hour flight. The inaugural flight carried a total of 240 passengers, and the passenger occupancy rate of the flight was over 90%.

On September 28, 2024, China Eastern Airlines officially launched the “Shanghai Pudong - Kazan” direct flight route. This route is the first direct flight between Shanghai, China and Kazan, Russia. It is also the third new direct international flight route opened by China Eastern Airlines on the eve of the National Day in 2024. It will provide travelers with more options for international travel during the 11th Golden Week. At 12:59 p.m. on the 28th, the inaugural flight MU5065 took off from Shanghai Pudong International Airport. It is expected to arrive at Kazan International Airport in Russia at 17:00 p.m. local time after a 9-hour flight. The inaugural flight carried a total of 240 passengers, and the passenger occupancy rate of the flight was over 90%.