China Eastern Airlines MU588 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU588 flight operated by China Eastern Airlines on Oct 21, 2026, flying from New York (JFK) to Shanghai (PVG), departed at 4:39 PM and is expected to arrive at 7:01 PM (local time in Shanghai, UTC+8) and land at Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG).
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En route
Your flight has departed New York and is expected to arrive in Shanghai at 7:01 PM.
11867km
15h
Check-in Counter
E
Boarding Gate
5
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
16
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MU588 Aircraft Details
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Punctuality (Departure)
30
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
77
%
Late on average
13 minutes
Age
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Seats
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Flight Distance
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Economy
In-Flight Services
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Seat Information
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Legroom
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Seat width
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Reclining Angle
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Flight History for MU588
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Wed, Sep 30 | New York (JFK) | Shanghai (PVG) | 77W | 4:45 PM | 6:42 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 5 | New York (JFK) | Shanghai (PVG) | 77W | 5:09 PM | 7:34 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 7 | New York (JFK) | Shanghai (PVG) | 77W | 4:41 PM | 6:48 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 12 | New York (JFK) | Shanghai (PVG) | 77W | 4:42 PM | 7:20 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 14 | New York (JFK) | Shanghai (PVG) | 77W | 5:42 PM | 8:06 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | New York (JFK) | Shanghai (PVG) | 77W | 4:44 PM | 7:16 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | New York (JFK) | Shanghai (PVG) | 77W | 4:39 PM | 7:01 PM | En route |
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MU588 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of MU588 is 30% (Late on average 55 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 77% (Late on average 13 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
30
%
Late on average
55 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
30
%
30 mins late
37
%
60 mins late
20
%
90 mins late
13
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
77
%
Late on average
13 minutes
Early
43
%
On time
33
%
30 mins late
10
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
13
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight mu588?
Flight mu588 has departed (status: En route). Departure 4:39 PM, estimated arrival 7:01 PM (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight mu588 on time today?
Flight mu588 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 4:39 PM and is estimated to arrive at 7:01 PM.Has flight mu588 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight mu588 is scheduled to depart at 4:25 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 4:39 PM, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight mu588 scheduled to arrive?
Flight mu588 is scheduled to arrive at 7:25 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 7:01 PM. Status is En route as of Oct 22, 2026.What is the gate information for flight mu588?
For flight mu588, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 5. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What is the baggage carousel number for flight mu588?
After arrival, baggage for flight mu588 is expected at carousel 16 in terminal T1. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight mu588 fly?
Flight mu588 is operated by China Eastern Airlines from New York (JFK) to Shanghai (PVG). Typical flight time is about 15 hours; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight mu588?
Track flight mu588 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight mu588 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If mu588 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Oct 22, 2026). Contact China Eastern Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight mu588 departed from New York?
Flight mu588 has departed from New York (JFK) at 4:39 PM (status: En route).
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