Malaysia Airlines MH251 Flight Status Today

International flight Malaysia Airlines MH251 takes off from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Malaysia to Sydney (SYD) Australia. It's operated by Malaysia Airlines. The plane leaves Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 20:30 20 January 2026 Asia/Kuala_Lumpur. The flight is expected to land at Sydney Airport at 07:55 21 January 2026 Australia/Sydney. The flight will last about 8 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of MH251 is Departed Delayed by 23m Estimated Arrival in 6 hours, 35 minutes

MH251 - MAS251 Malaysia Airlines (MH)
KUL Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Flight KUL to SYD
SYD Sydney Australia
Departed Delayed by 23m Estimated Arrival in 6 hours, 35 minutes
Departure Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA: KULICAO: WMKK
Scheduled 20:30 20 January 2026
Actual 20:36 20 January 2026
1 C27
Arrival Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 07:55 21 January 2026
Estimated 08:18 21 January 2026
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MH251 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: KL 3864, QF 5136, WY 5740
  • Flight Duration: 8 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 6578 kms / 4087 miles
Airline
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • IATA: MH
  • ICAO: MAS
  • Operating Days: Monday, Thursday, Saturday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A330-900neo
  • Callsign: MAS251
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Current Time in Kuala Lumpur: Tuesday 2026-01-20 22:43 PM
  • Current Time in Sydney: Wednesday 2026-01-21 01:43 AM

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Malaysia Airlines Flight MH251 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Malaysia Airlines MH251 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 8 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 6578 km (4087 miles).

What is the current status of Malaysia Airlines MH251 flight?

The current status of flight Malaysia Airlines MH251 is Departed Delayed by 23m.

What type of aircraft is used for the Malaysia Airlines MH251 flight?

All Malaysia Airlines MH251 flights are operated using Airbus A330-900neo aircraft.

When does the flight Malaysia Airlines MH251 arrive?

Flight Malaysia Airlines MH251 arrives at 07:55.

Which terminal the flight Malaysia Airlines MH251 is arriving at?

Flight Malaysia Airlines MH251 arrives in Sydney Airport at Terminal 1.

How many Malaysia Airlines MH251 flights are operated a week?

3 flights per week. The Flight Malaysia Airlines MH251 is operated on Monday, Thursday, Saturday.