China Eastern MU8598 Flight Status Today

International flight China Eastern MU8598 takes off from Penang (PEN) Malaysia to Shanghai (PVG) China. It's operated by China Eastern. The plane leaves Penang International Airport at 08:30 01 January 2026 Asia/Kuala_Lumpur. The flight is expected to land at Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 13:40 01 January 2026 Asia/Shanghai. The flight will last about 5 hours 10 minutes.

Current status of MU8598 is Departed Delayed by 50m Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 54 minutes

MU8598 - CES8598 China Eastern (MU)
PEN Penang Malaysia
Flight PEN to PVG
PVG Shanghai China
Departed Delayed by 50m Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 54 minutes
Departure Penang International Airport
IATA: PENICAO: WMKP
Scheduled 08:30 01 January 2026
Actual 09:14 01 January 2026
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Arrival Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA: PVGICAO: ZSPD
Scheduled 13:40 01 January 2026
Estimated 14:30 01 January 2026
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MU8598 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 5 hours 10 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 3641 kms / 2263 miles
Airline
  • China Eastern
  • IATA: MU
  • ICAO: CES
  • Operating Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 384
  • Freight capacity: 30.3 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: CES8598
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Current Time in Penang: Thursday 2026-01-01 12:36 PM
  • Current Time in Shanghai: Thursday 2026-01-01 12:36 PM

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Shanghai Airlines 		01/01/2026
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China Eastern Flight MU8598 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for China Eastern MU8598 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 5 hour(s) 10 minutes, with the flight distance of 3641 km (2263 miles).

What is the current status of China Eastern MU8598 flight?

The current status of flight China Eastern MU8598 is Departed Delayed by 50m.

What type of aircraft is used for the China Eastern MU8598 flight?

All China Eastern MU8598 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

When does the flight China Eastern MU8598 arrive?

Flight China Eastern MU8598 arrives at 13:40.

Which terminal the flight China Eastern MU8598 is arriving at?

Flight China Eastern MU8598 arrives in Shanghai Pudong International Airport at Terminal 1.

How many China Eastern MU8598 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight China Eastern MU8598 is operated on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.