China Eastern MU4586 flight status now

Current status of MU4586 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 3 hours, 9 minutes

MU4586 - CES4586 China Eastern (MU)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to CPT
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 3 hours, 9 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 22:30 17 November 2025
3 None
Arrival Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 12:05 18 November 2025
None None
MU4586 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: DL 5930, SK 6447
  • Flight Duration: 11 hours 35 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 9646 kms / 5994 miles
Airline
  • China Eastern
  • IATA: MU
  • ICAO: CES
  • Operating Days: Saturday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in London: Monday 2025-11-17 19:21 PM
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Monday 2025-11-17 21:21 PM

International flight China Eastern MU4586 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to Cape Town (CPT) South Africa. It's operated by China Eastern. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 22:30 17 November 2025 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Cape Town International Airport at 12:05 18 November 2025 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 11 hours 35 minutes.

Similar flight route from London (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
British Airways BA59
British Airways 		17/11/2025
22:20 		11 hours 50 minutes
12:10
Iberia IB3515
Iberia 		17/11/2025
22:20 		11 hours 50 minutes
12:10
Virgin Atlantic VS478
Virgin Atlantic 		17/11/2025
22:30 		11 hours 35 minutes
12:05
British Airways BA43
British Airways 		17/11/2025
18:25 		11 hours 40 minutes
08:05
Iberia IB3505
Iberia 		17/11/2025
18:25 		11 hours 40 minutes
08:05
Finnair AY5949
Finnair 		17/11/2025
22:20 		11 hours 50 minutes
12:10
American Airlines AA6791
American Airlines 		17/11/2025
22:20 		11 hours 50 minutes
12:10
Finnair AY5951
Finnair 		17/11/2025
20:40 		11 hours 40 minutes
10:20

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from London to Cape Town?

On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 35 minutes, with the flight distance of 9646 km (5994 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the China Eastern MU4586 flight?

All China Eastern MU4586 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

How many China Eastern MU4586 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight China Eastern MU4586 is operated on Saturday.