China Eastern MU4588 flight status now

Current status of MU4588 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 2 hours, 56 minutes

MU4588 - CES4588 China Eastern (MU)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to JNB
JNB Johannesburg South Africa
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 2 hours, 56 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 19:40 17 November 2025
3 None
Arrival O.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA: JNBICAO: FAOR
Scheduled 08:40 18 November 2025
A None
MU4588 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: DL 5955, SK 6445, WS 5716
  • Flight Duration: 11 hours 10 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 9045 kms / 5620 miles
Airline
  • China Eastern
  • IATA: MU
  • ICAO: CES
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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 16:44 PM
  • Current Time in Johannesburg: Monday 2025-11-17 18:44 PM

International flight China Eastern MU4588 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to Johannesburg (JNB) South Africa. It's operated by China Eastern. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 19:40 17 November 2025 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at O.R. Tambo International Airport at 08:40 18 November 2025 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 11 hours 10 minutes.

Similar flight route from London (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
American Airlines AA6753
American Airlines 		17/11/2025
21:15 		11 hours 10 minutes
10:25
British Airways BA55
British Airways 		17/11/2025
18:30 		11 hours 5 minutes
07:35
American Airlines AA7106
American Airlines 		17/11/2025
18:30 		11 hours 5 minutes
07:35
WestJet WS5716
WestJet 		17/11/2025
19:40 		0 minutes
08:40
Iberia IB3511
Iberia 		17/11/2025
18:30 		11 hours 5 minutes
07:35
Virgin Atlantic VS449
Virgin Atlantic 		17/11/2025
19:40 		0 minutes
08:40
British Airways BA57
British Airways 		17/11/2025
21:15 		11 hours 10 minutes
10:25
Finnair AY5945
Finnair 		17/11/2025
18:30 		11 hours 5 minutes
07:35

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from London to Johannesburg?

On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 10 minutes, with the flight distance of 9045 km (5620 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the China Eastern MU4588 flight?

All China Eastern MU4588 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight China Eastern MU4588 is arriving at?

Flight China Eastern MU4588 arrives in O.R. Tambo International Airport at Terminal A.

How many China Eastern MU4588 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight China Eastern MU4588 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.