Malaysia Airlines MH5979 flight status now

Current status of MH5979 is Arrived Delayed by 43m

MH5979 - MAS5979 Malaysia Airlines (MH)
ADD Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Flight ADD to JNB
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Arrived Delayed by 43m
Departure Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
IATA: ADDICAO: HAAB
Scheduled 08:45 17 November 2025
Actual 09:11 17 November 2025
2 A14
Arrival O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 13:05 17 November 2025
Actual 13:48 17 November 2025
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 37 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: Monday 2025-11-17 18:09 PM
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Monday 2025-11-17 17:09 PM

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 17 November 2025 Africa/Addis_Ababa. The flight is expected to land at O.R. Tambo International Airport at 13:05 17 November 2025 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 5 hours 37 minutes.

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

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
South African Airways SA7203
South African Airways 		17/11/2025
23:30 		5 hours 25 minutes
03:55
South African Airways SA7201
South African Airways 		17/11/2025
08:45 		5 hours 37 minutes
13:05
Etihad Airways EY6523
Etihad Airways 		17/11/2025
08:45 		5 hours 37 minutes
13:05
SriLankan Airlines UL3678
SriLankan Airlines 		17/11/2025
23:30 		5 hours 25 minutes
03:55
Malaysia Airlines MH5251
Malaysia Airlines 		17/11/2025
23:30 		5 hours 25 minutes
03:55
Ethiopian Airlines ET849
Ethiopian Airlines 		17/11/2025
15:35 		5 hours 35 minutes
20:10
Ethiopian Airlines ET809
Ethiopian Airlines 		17/11/2025
08:45 		5 hours 37 minutes
13:05
Etihad Airways EY6525
Etihad Airways 		17/11/2025
23:30 		5 hours 25 minutes
03:55

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg?

On average, nonstop flight takes 5 hour(s) 37 minutes, with the flight distance of 4050 km (2517 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Malaysia Airlines MH5979 flight?

All Malaysia Airlines MH5979 flights are operated using Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

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 .