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China Eastern MU8972 Flight Status Today
International flight China Eastern MU8972 takes off from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Viet Nam to Shanghai (PVG) China. It's operated by China Eastern. The plane leaves Tan Son Nhat International Airport at 09:20 20 January 2026 Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh. The flight is expected to land at Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 14:15 20 January 2026 Asia/Shanghai. The flight will last about 3 hours 55 minutes.
Current status of MU8972 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 43 minutes
MU8972 - CES8972
China Eastern (MU)
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City Viet Nam
PVG
Shanghai China
Departed On time
Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 43 minutes
Scheduled
09:20 20 January 2026
Actual
09:20 20 January 2026
T2
None
Scheduled
14:15 20 January 2026
Estimated
14:24 20 January 2026
1
None
MU8972 Detail
- Type: International Flight
- Code Shares: CZ 7961
- Flight Duration: 3 hours 55 minutes
- Flight Distance: 2740 kms / 1703 miles
Airline
- China Eastern
- IATA: MU
- ICAO: CES
- Operating Days: Wednesday
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: Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
- Arrival Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Current Time in Ho Chi Minh City: Tuesday 2026-01-20 11:41 AM
- Current Time in Shanghai: Tuesday 2026-01-20 12:41 PM
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VN3542 Vietnam Airlines |
20/01/2026 13:10 |
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|
MU282 China Eastern |
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CZ7961 China Southern Airlines |
20/01/2026 09:20 |
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China Eastern Flight MU8972 FAQs
What is the scheduled flight duration for China Eastern MU8972 flight?
On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 2740 km (1703 miles).
What is the current status of China Eastern MU8972 flight?
The current status of flight China Eastern MU8972 is Departed On time.
What type of aircraft is used for the China Eastern MU8972 flight?
All China Eastern MU8972 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
When does the flight China Eastern MU8972 arrive?
Flight China Eastern MU8972 arrives at 14:15.
Which terminal the flight China Eastern MU8972 is arriving at?
Flight China Eastern MU8972 arrives in Shanghai Pudong International Airport at Terminal 1.
How many China Eastern MU8972 flights are operated a week?
1 flights per week. The Flight China Eastern MU8972 is operated on Wednesday.