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MU8591 Flight Status

According to the latest from Trip.com for China Eastern Airlines Flight MU8591 from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur (PVG–KUL): Great news — Flight MU8591 has landed safely at Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) at 5:27 AM local time, arriving about 13m early.
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 24m late
Shanghai(PVG)
12:34 AM
Scheduled: 12:10 AM, Nov 11
Pudong Intl. Airport T1
3772km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 5h 30m
Kuala Lumpur(KUL)
6:04 AM
Scheduled: 5:40 AM, Nov 11
Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport T1
Check-in Counter
H11-H12
Boarding Gate
G137
Arrival Gate
C35
Baggage
C
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 13m early
Shanghai(PVG)
12:40 AM
Scheduled: 12:10 AM, Nov 12
Pudong Intl. Airport T1
3772km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 5h 30m
Kuala Lumpur(KUL)
5:27 AM
Scheduled: 5:40 AM, Nov 12
Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport T1
Check-in Counter
H05-H06
Boarding Gate
G139
Arrival Gate
C36
Baggage
G
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Shanghai(PVG)
12:10 AM
Scheduled: 12:10 AM, Nov 13
Pudong Intl. Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 5h 30m
Kuala Lumpur(KUL)
5:40 AM
Scheduled: 5:40 AM, Nov 13
Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport T1
Check-in Counter
H01-H13
Boarding Gate
32
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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MU8591 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU8591 flight flying from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 1y, 11m. The aircraft is equipped with 285 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 3,772 km.
flight status
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
93 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Early on average
17 minutes
Age
1y, 11m
Seats
285
Flight Distance
3,772 km

Flight History for MU8591

Trip.com historical records show that the last MU8591 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from PVG at approximately 12:34 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in KUL at 6:04 AM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Nov 7 Shanghai (PVG) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) 789 12:28 AM 5:24 AM Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Shanghai (PVG) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) 73H 12:32 AM 5:28 AM Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Shanghai (PVG) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) 789 12:38 AM 5:31 AM Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Shanghai (PVG) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) 7M8 12:25 AM 5:35 AM Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Shanghai (PVG) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) 7M8 12:34 AM 6:04 AM Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Shanghai (PVG) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) 789 12:40 AM 5:27 AM Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Shanghai (PVG) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) 73M 12:10 AM 5:40 AM Scheduled

MU8591 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of MU8591 is 93% (Late on average 19 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 17 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93 %
Late on average 19 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
93 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
2 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Early on average 17 minutes
Early
83 %
On time
13 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
2 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight mu8591?

    Flight mu8591 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 5:27 AM (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight mu8591 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 5:27 AM; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight mu8591 is scheduled to depart at 12:10 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 12:40 AM, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight mu8591 is scheduled to arrive at 5:40 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 5:27 AM. Status is Arrived as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • For flight mu8591, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is G139. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight mu8591 is expected at carousel G in terminal T1. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight mu8591 is operated by China Eastern Airlines from Shanghai (PVG) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL). Typical flight time is about 5 hours30 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight mu8591 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 mu8591 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, 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 mu8591 has already left Shanghai and completed its journey. Departure was 12:40 AM; actual arrival 5:27 AM.
  • Flight mu8591 usually flies a Boeing 787-9 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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