China Eastern MU8979 flight status now

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: Thursday 2025-11-20 14:29 PM
  • Current Time in Shanghai: Thursday 2025-11-20 14:29 PM

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.

Similar flight route from Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai (PVG)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Cathay Pacific CX368
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Cathay Pacific CX376
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Cathay Pacific CX56
Cathay Pacific 		20/11/2025
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Shanghai Airlines FM3026
Shanghai Airlines 		20/11/2025
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16:15
Hainan Airlines HU8492
Hainan Airlines 		20/11/2025
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Cathay Pacific CX3254
Cathay Pacific 		20/11/2025
02:55 		2 hours 23 minutes
05:20
Spring Airlines 9C8716
Spring Airlines 		20/11/2025
13:15 		2 hours 30 minutes
15:45
Shanghai Airlines FM3020
Shanghai Airlines 		20/11/2025
20:20 		2 hours 30 minutes
22:50

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai?

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.