State-backed China Eastern Airlines is set to resume direct flights between Shanghai and Delhi starting 9 November this year.

The flights will operate three times a week on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, as displayed on the airline's online ticket sales platform.

On October 11, the airline stated that it will start flights from Delhi to Guangzhou and Hanoi effective November 10 and December 20, respectively.

China had described the resumption of direct flights with India as a positive step, saying it demonstrated that both countries are "faithfully acting" on the understandings reached between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping to strengthen bilateral ties.

Flights timings

- The outbound flight, MU563, will depart Shanghai Pudong Airport at 12:50 PM and arrive

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