China Eastern MU8701 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight China Eastern MU8701 takes off from New York (JFK) United States to Columbus (CMH) United States. It's operated by China Eastern. The plane leaves John F. Kennedy International Airport at 10:16 18 January 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at John Glenn Columbus International Airport at 12:10 18 January 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 2 hours 29 minutes.

Current status of MU8701 is Arrived Delayed by 1h 7m

MU8701 - CES8701 China Eastern (MU)
JFK New York United States
Flight JFK to CMH
CMH Columbus United States
Arrived Delayed by 1h 7m
Departure John F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA: JFKICAO: KJFK
Scheduled 10:16 18 January 2026
Actual 10:48 18 January 2026
4 A19
Arrival John Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA: CMHICAO: KCMH
Scheduled 12:10 18 January 2026
Actual 13:17 18 January 2026
None C51
MU8701 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Code Shares: KQ 7002, LA 6540, LY 4494, VS 2912, DL 5169
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 29 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 776 kms / 482 miles
Airline
  • China Eastern
  • IATA: MU
  • ICAO: CES
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 375
  • Freight capacity: 21.3 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 and Challenger 890
  • Callsign: CES8701
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in New York: Sunday 2026-01-18 18:27 PM
  • Current Time in Columbus: Sunday 2026-01-18 18:27 PM

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China Eastern Flight MU8701 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for China Eastern MU8701 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 29 minutes, with the flight distance of 776 km (482 miles).

What is the current status of China Eastern MU8701 flight?

The current status of flight China Eastern MU8701 is Arrived Delayed by 1h 7m.

What type of aircraft is used for the China Eastern MU8701 flight?

All China Eastern MU8701 flights are operated using Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 and Challenger 890 aircraft.

How many China Eastern MU8701 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight China Eastern MU8701 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .