Malaysia Airlines MH5251 Flight Status Today

International flight Malaysia Airlines MH5251 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 23:30 08 February 2026 Africa/Addis_Ababa. The flight is expected to land at O.R. Tambo International Airport at 03:55 09 February 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 5 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of MH5251 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 11 hours, 22 minutes

MH5251 - MAS5251 Malaysia Airlines (MH)
ADD Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Flight ADD to JNB
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 11 hours, 22 minutes
Departure Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
IATA: ADDICAO: HAAB
Scheduled 23:30 08 February 2026
2 B5
Arrival O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 03:55 09 February 2026
A None
MH5251 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AI 7590, EY 6525, KP 1200, PK 8859, SA 7203, UL 3678, XY 6859
  • Flight Duration: 5 hours 25 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: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 130
  • Freight capacity: 6.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-8
  • Callsign: MAS5251
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Addis_Ababa
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Addis Ababa: Sunday 2026-02-08 12:08 PM
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Sunday 2026-02-08 11:08 AM

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Malaysia Airlines Flight MH5251 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Malaysia Airlines MH5251 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 5 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 4050 km (2517 miles).

What is the current status of Malaysia Airlines MH5251 flight?

The current status of flight Malaysia Airlines MH5251 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Malaysia Airlines MH5251 flight?

All Malaysia Airlines MH5251 flights are operated using Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

When does the flight Malaysia Airlines MH5251 arrive?

Flight Malaysia Airlines MH5251 arrives at 03:55.

Which terminal the flight Malaysia Airlines MH5251 is arriving at?

Flight Malaysia Airlines MH5251 arrives in O.R. Tambo International Airport at Terminal A.

How many Malaysia Airlines MH5251 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Malaysia Airlines MH5251 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .