China Eastern MU8597 flight status now

Current status of MU8597 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 27 minutes

MU8597 - CES8597 China Eastern (MU)
PVG Shanghai China
Flight PVG to PEN
PEN Penang Malaysia
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 27 minutes
Departure Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA: PVGICAO: ZSPD
Scheduled 01:50 19 November 2025
Estimated 01:50 19 November 2025
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Arrival Penang International Airport
IATA: PENICAO: WMKP
Scheduled 07:30 19 November 2025
Estimated 06:54 19 November 2025
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MU8597 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 5 hours 40 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 3641 kms / 2263 miles
Airline
  • China Eastern
  • IATA: MU
  • ICAO: CES
  • 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: Boeing 737 Mixed Configuration
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
  • Current Time in Shanghai: Wednesday 2025-11-19 01:23 AM
  • Current Time in Penang: Wednesday 2025-11-19 01:23 AM

International flight China Eastern MU8597 takes off from Shanghai (PVG) China to Penang (PEN) Malaysia. It's operated by China Eastern. The plane leaves Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 01:50 19 November 2025 Asia/Shanghai. The flight is expected to land at Penang International Airport at 07:30 19 November 2025 Asia/Kuala_Lumpur. The flight will last about 5 hours 40 minutes.

Similar flight route from Shanghai (PVG) to Penang (PEN)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Shanghai Airlines FM877
Shanghai Airlines 		19/11/2025
01:50 		5 hours 33 minutes
07:30
Juneyao Airlines HO1365
Juneyao Airlines 		19/11/2025
17:35 		5 hours 25 minutes
23:00
China Eastern MU4578
China Eastern 		19/11/2025
01:50 		5 hours 41 minutes
07:30

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Penang?

On average, nonstop flight takes 5 hour(s) 40 minutes, with the flight distance of 3641 km (2263 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the China Eastern MU8597 flight?

All China Eastern MU8597 flights are operated using Boeing 737 Mixed Configuration aircraft.

How many China Eastern MU8597 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight China Eastern MU8597 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .