Malaysia Airlines MH5978 Flight Status Today

International flight Malaysia Airlines MH5978 takes off from Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa to Addis Ababa (ADD) Ethiopia. It's operated by Malaysia Airlines. The plane leaves O.R. Tambo International Airport at 14:30 02 May 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport at 20:45 02 May 2026 Africa/Addis_Ababa. The flight will last about 5 hours 15 minutes.

Current status of MH5978 is Departed Delayed by 42m Estimated Arrival in 4 hours, 23 minutes

MH5978 - MAS5978 Malaysia Airlines (MH)
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Flight JNB to ADD
ADD Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Departed Delayed by 42m Estimated Arrival in 4 hours, 23 minutes
Departure O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 14:30 02 May 2026
Actual 14:49 02 May 2026
A 14
Arrival Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
IATA: ADDICAO: HAAB
Scheduled 20:45 02 May 2026
Estimated 21:27 02 May 2026
2 A14
MH5978 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: A3 1975, AI 7580, EY 6526, KP 1011, KU 6808, OZ 9315, SA 7200, SQ 6066, TP 8955, UL 3666, XY 6808
  • Flight Duration: 5 hours 15 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/Johannesburg
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Addis_Ababa
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Saturday 2026-05-02 16:04 PM
  • Current Time in Addis Ababa: Saturday 2026-05-02 17:04 PM

Flight routes similar to Malaysia Airlines MH5978

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South African Airways SA7200
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Air India AI7591
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05:25
Flynas XY6858
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22:50 		5 hours 35 minutes
05:25
Etihad Airways EY6527
Etihad Airways 		02/05/2026
08:20 		5 hours 25 minutes
14:45
Ethiopian Airlines ET858
Ethiopian Airlines 		02/05/2026
22:50 		5 hours 35 minutes
05:25
Etihad Airways EY6528
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Malaysia Airlines Flight MH5978 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Malaysia Airlines MH5978 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 5 hour(s) 15 minutes, with the flight distance of 4050 km (2517 miles).

What is the current status of Malaysia Airlines MH5978 flight?

The current status of flight Malaysia Airlines MH5978 is Departed Delayed by 42m.

What type of aircraft is used for the Malaysia Airlines MH5978 flight?

All Malaysia Airlines MH5978 flights are operated using Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

When does the flight Malaysia Airlines MH5978 arrive?

Flight Malaysia Airlines MH5978 arrives at 20:45.

Which terminal the flight Malaysia Airlines MH5978 is arriving at?

Flight Malaysia Airlines MH5978 arrives in Addis Ababa Bole International Airport at Terminal 2.

How many Malaysia Airlines MH5978 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Malaysia Airlines MH5978 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .