Air Mauritius MK8971 flight status now

MK8971 - MAU8971 Air Mauritius (MK)
MEL Melbourne Australia
Flight MEL to PER
PER Perth Australia
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Departure Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
IATA: MELICAO: YMML
Scheduled 09:15
3 7
Arrival Perth Airport
IATA: PERICAO: YPPH
Scheduled 10:40
1 45
MK8971 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 25 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2707 kms / 1682 miles
Airline
  • Air Mauritius
  • IATA: MK
  • ICAO: MAU
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 176
  • Freight capacity: 8.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: MAU8971
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Australia/Perth
  • Current Time in Melbourne: Tuesday 2025-11-18 11:01 AM
  • Current Time in Perth: Tuesday 2025-11-18 08:01 AM

Domestic flight Air Mauritius MK8971 takes off from Melbourne (MEL) Australia to Perth (PER) Australia. It's operated by Air Mauritius. The plane leaves Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 09:15 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Perth Airport at 10:40 Australia/Perth. The flight will last about 4 hours 25 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Perth?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 25 minutes, with the flight distance of 2707 km (1682 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Air Mauritius MK8971 flight?

All Air Mauritius MK8971 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Air Mauritius MK8971 is arriving at?

Flight Air Mauritius MK8971 arrives in Perth Airport at Terminal 1.

How many Air Mauritius MK8971 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Air Mauritius MK8971 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday.