Malaysia Airlines MH5979 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

International flight Malaysia Airlines MH5979 takes off from Addis Ababa (ADD) Ethiopia to Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa. It's operated by Malaysia Airlines. The plane leaves Addis Ababa Bole International Airport at 09:05 07 May 2026 Africa/Addis_Ababa. The flight is expected to land at O.R. Tambo International Airport at 13:25 07 May 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 5 hours 20 minutes.

Current status of MH5979 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 3 hours, 11 minutes

MH5979 - MAS5979 Malaysia Airlines (MH)
ADD Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Flight ADD to JNB
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 3 hours, 11 minutes
Departure Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
IATA: ADDICAO: HAAB
Scheduled 09:05 07 May 2026
2 A10
Arrival O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 13:25 07 May 2026
Estimated 13:06 07 May 2026
A None
MH5979 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: A3 1976, AI 7581, EY 6523, KU 6809, OZ 9314, SQ 6067, TP 8954, UL 3665, XY 6809
  • Flight Duration: 5 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 4050 kms / 2517 miles
Airline
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • IATA: MH
  • ICAO: MAS
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A350-900
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Addis_Ababa
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Addis Ababa: Thursday 2026-05-07 05:54 AM
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Thursday 2026-05-07 04:54 AM

Flight routes similar to Malaysia Airlines MH5979

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South African Airways SA7201
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09:05 		5 hours 2 minutes
13:25
Air India AI7590
Air India 		07/05/2026
23:30 		5 hours 25 minutes
03:55
Ethiopian Airlines ET849
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15:35 		5 hours 35 minutes
20:10
Air India AI7581
Air India 		07/05/2026
09:05 		5 hours 24 minutes
13:25
SriLankan Airlines UL3678
SriLankan Airlines 		07/05/2026
23:30 		5 hours 25 minutes
03:55
Etihad Airways EY6525
Etihad Airways 		07/05/2026
23:30 		5 hours 25 minutes
03:55
Air India AI7574
Air India 		07/05/2026
15:35 		5 hours 35 minutes
20:10
Malaysia Airlines MH5251
Malaysia Airlines 		07/05/2026
23:30 		5 hours 25 minutes
03:55

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH5979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Malaysia Airlines MH5979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 5 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 4050 km (2517 miles).

What is the current status of Malaysia Airlines MH5979 flight?

The current status of flight Malaysia Airlines MH5979 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Malaysia Airlines MH5979 flight?

All Malaysia Airlines MH5979 flights are operated using Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

When does the flight Malaysia Airlines MH5979 arrive?

Flight Malaysia Airlines MH5979 arrives at 13:25.

Which terminal the flight Malaysia Airlines MH5979 is arriving at?

Flight Malaysia Airlines MH5979 arrives in O.R. Tambo International Airport at Terminal A.

How many Malaysia Airlines MH5979 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Malaysia Airlines MH5979 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .