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MU5979 Flight Status

According to the latest update from Trip.com for China Eastern Airlines Flight MU5979 from Kunming to Mangshi (KMG–LUM): Flight MU5979 might be running behind schedule and could depart later than the originally scheduled time of 4:48 PM. Please stay tuned for final confirmation from the airline.
Tue, Nov 10
Thu, Nov 12
Sat, Nov 28
KMG-LUM

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Canceled
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Kunming(KMG)
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Scheduled: 4:30 PM, Nov 10
Kunming Changshui International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 15m
Mangshi(LUM)
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Scheduled: 5:45 PM, Nov 10
Dehong Mangshi International Airport
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Boarding Gate
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KMG-LUM

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May be delayed
Your flight may be delayed. Departure and arrival times are pending. Check airport displays or contact your airline for live updates.
Kunming(KMG)
4:48 PM
Scheduled: 4:30 PM, Nov 12
Kunming Changshui International Airport
470km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 15m
Mangshi(LUM)
5:35 PM
Scheduled: 5:45 PM, Nov 12
Dehong Mangshi International Airport
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Boarding Gate
21
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
2
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Canceled
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Kunming(KMG)
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Scheduled: 4:30 PM, Nov 28
Kunming Changshui International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 15m
Mangshi(LUM)
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Scheduled: 5:45 PM, Nov 28
Dehong Mangshi International Airport
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Boarding Gate
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Delayed (may impact connections)

MU5954
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Baoshan (BSD) Kunming (KMG)
Scheduled: 12:55 PM
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9m late
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MU5979 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU5979 flight flying from Kunming to Mangshi on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-700. This aircraft has been in service for 12y, 7m. The aircraft is equipped with 134 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 470 km.
flight status
Boeing 737-700
Punctuality (Departure)
100 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
11 minutes
Age
12y, 7m
Seats
134
Flight Distance
470 km

Flight History for MU5979

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Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Thu, Oct 29 Kunming (KMG) Mangshi (LUM) JET -- -- Canceled
Sat, Oct 31 Kunming (KMG) Mangshi (LUM) JET -- -- Canceled
Tue, Nov 3 Kunming (KMG) Mangshi (LUM) 73W 4:40 PM 5:31 PM Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Kunming (KMG) Mangshi (LUM) 73W 4:43 PM 5:35 PM Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Kunming (KMG) Mangshi (LUM) JET -- -- Canceled
Tue, Nov 10 Kunming (KMG) Mangshi (LUM) JET -- -- Canceled
Thu, Nov 12 Kunming (KMG) Mangshi (LUM) 73W 4:48 PM 5:35 PM May be delayed

MU5979 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of MU5979 is 100% (Late on average 10 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 11 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
100 %
Late on average 10 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
100 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
57 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 11 minutes
Early
100 %
On time
0 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
57 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight mu5979?

    Flight mu5979 is delayed by about 18 minutes (status: May be delayed). Latest estimated departure/arrival: 4:48 PM / 5:35 PM (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight mu5979 is delayed by about 18 minutes (status: May be delayed). The latest estimated departure/arrival times are 4:48 PM / 5:35 PM. Watch for gate changes.
  • Flight mu5979 is scheduled to depart at 4:30 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 4:48 PM, and the current status is May be delayed (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight mu5979 is scheduled to arrive at 5:45 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 5:35 PM. Status is May be delayed as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • Flight mu5979 is operated by China Eastern Airlines from Kunming (KMG) to Mangshi (LUM). Typical flight time is about 1 hour15 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight mu5979 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 mu5979 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (May be delayed, updated Nov 12, 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.
  • Flight mu5979 has not left Kunming (KMG) yet and is delayed by about 18 minutes. Latest estimated departure: 4:48 PM.
  • Flight mu5979 usually flies a Boeing 737-700 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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