China Eastern MU8979 Flight Status Today

International flight China Eastern MU8979 takes off from Hong Kong (HKG) Hong Kong to Shanghai (PVG) China. It's operated by China Eastern. The plane leaves Hong Kong International Airport at 09:00 Asia/Hong_Kong. The flight is expected to land at Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 11:35 Asia/Shanghai. The flight will last about 2 hours 48 minutes.

MU8979 - CES8979 China Eastern (MU)
HKG Hong Kong Hong Kong
Flight HKG to PVG
PVG Shanghai China
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 16-February-2020
Departure Hong Kong International Airport
IATA: HKGICAO: VHHH
Scheduled 09:00
1 205
Arrival Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA: PVGICAO: ZSPD
Scheduled 11:35
2 None
MU8979 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 48 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1252 kms / 778 miles
Airline
  • China Eastern
  • IATA: MU
  • ICAO: CES
  • Operating Days: NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 298
  • Freight capacity: 10 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A330-300
  • Callsign: CES8979
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Hong_Kong
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Current Time in Hong Kong: Monday 2026-02-09 13:13 PM
  • Current Time in Shanghai: Monday 2026-02-09 13:13 PM

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China Eastern Flight MU8979 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for China Eastern MU8979 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 48 minutes, with the flight distance of 1252 km (778 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the China Eastern MU8979 flight?

All China Eastern MU8979 flights are operated using Airbus A330-300 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight China Eastern MU8979 is arriving at?

Flight China Eastern MU8979 arrives in Shanghai Pudong International Airport at Terminal 2.