China Eastern MU8597 Flight Status Today

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 01 January 2026 Asia/Shanghai. The flight is expected to land at Penang International Airport at 07:30 01 January 2026 Asia/Kuala_Lumpur. The flight will last about 5 hours 40 minutes.

Current status of MU8597 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 51 minutes

MU8597 - CES8597 China Eastern (MU)
PVG Shanghai China
Flight PVG to PEN
PEN Penang Malaysia
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 51 minutes
Departure Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA: PVGICAO: ZSPD
Scheduled 01:50 01 January 2026
Actual 01:35 01 January 2026
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Arrival Penang International Airport
IATA: PENICAO: WMKP
Scheduled 07:30 01 January 2026
Estimated 07:13 01 January 2026
None None
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 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: N/A
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
  • Current Time in Shanghai: Thursday 2026-01-01 06:22 AM
  • Current Time in Penang: Thursday 2026-01-01 06:22 AM

Flight routes similar to China Eastern MU8597

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China Eastern Flight MU8597 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for China Eastern MU8597 flight?

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

What is the current status of China Eastern MU8597 flight?

The current status of flight China Eastern MU8597 is Departed On time.

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

All China Eastern MU8597 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 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 .