Malaysia Airlines MH5978 flight status now

Current status of MH5978 is Arrived Delayed by 46m

MH5978 - MAS5978 Malaysia Airlines (MH)
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Flight JNB to ADD
ADD Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Arrived Delayed by 46m
Departure O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 14:30 17 November 2025
Actual 15:01 17 November 2025
A 4
Arrival Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
IATA: ADDICAO: HAAB
Scheduled 20:45 17 November 2025
Actual 21:31 17 November 2025
2 A14
MH5978 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: A3 1975, AI 7580, EY 6526, KP 1011, KU 6808, OZ 9773, SA 7200, SQ 6066, TP 8955, UL 3666, XY 6808
  • Flight Duration: 5 hours 30 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: Monday 2025-11-17 21:20 PM
  • Current Time in Addis Ababa: Monday 2025-11-17 22:20 PM

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 17 November 2025 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight is expected to land at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport at 20:45 17 November 2025 Africa/Addis_Ababa. The flight will last about 5 hours 30 minutes.

Similar flight route from Johannesburg (JNB) to Addis Ababa (ADD)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Malaysia Airlines MH5250
Malaysia Airlines 		17/11/2025
23:00 		5 hours 35 minutes
05:35
Singapore Airlines SQ6066
Singapore Airlines 		17/11/2025
14:30 		5 hours 15 minutes
20:45
Ethiopian Airlines ET808
Ethiopian Airlines 		17/11/2025
14:30 		5 hours 15 minutes
20:45
Air India AI7575
Air India 		17/11/2025
08:20 		5 hours 17 minutes
14:45
Etihad Airways EY6526
Etihad Airways 		17/11/2025
14:30 		5 hours 15 minutes
20:45
Asiana Airlines OZ9773
Asiana Airlines 		17/11/2025
14:30 		5 hours 15 minutes
20:45
Asialink Cargo Express KP1017
Asialink Cargo Express 		17/11/2025
08:20 		5 hours 25 minutes
14:45
Ethiopian Airlines ET848
Ethiopian Airlines 		17/11/2025
08:20 		5 hours 25 minutes
14:45

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?

On average, nonstop flight takes 5 hour(s) 30 minutes, with the flight distance of 4050 km (2517 miles).

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

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

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 .