Malaysia Airlines MH5979 Flight Status Today

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 08:45 18 January 2026 Africa/Addis_Ababa. The flight is expected to land at O.R. Tambo International Airport at 13:05 18 January 2026 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 5 hours 20 minutes.

Current status of MH5979 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 0 minutes

MH5979 - MAS5979 Malaysia Airlines (MH)
ADD Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Flight ADD to JNB
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 0 minutes
Departure Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
IATA: ADDICAO: HAAB
Scheduled 08:45 18 January 2026
2 A16
Arrival O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 13:05 18 January 2026
Estimated 12:39 18 January 2026
A None
MH5979 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: A3 1976, AI 7581, EY 6523, KP 1012, KU 6809, OZ 9772, SA 7201, 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: Sunday 2026-01-18 08:46 AM
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Sunday 2026-01-18 07:46 AM

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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 13:05.

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 .