Vietnam Airlines VN978 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VN978 flight operated by Vietnam Airlines on Oct 23, 2026, scheduled to fly from Mumbai (BOM) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), has experienced a change in flight status: the originally scheduled departure time has been delayed, and the new departure time is 11:59 PM , with a new arrival time of 6:11 AM (local time in Ho Chi Minh City, UTC+7) . Trip.com will continue to keep you updated on the latest flight status.
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 7m early
5h 20m
Check-in Counter
C,D
Boarding Gate
77
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
3
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Delayed
Your flight is about 49m late
5h 21m
Check-in Counter
C,D
Boarding Gate
77
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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VN978 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VN978 flight flying from Mumbai to Ho Chi Minh City on 10/23/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 10y. The aircraft is equipped with 311 seats.
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
70
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97
%
Early on average
15 minutes
Age
10y
Seats
311
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
81 cm
More legroom than on 75% of flights
46 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
107 cm
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for VN978
Trip.com historical records show that the last VN978 flight departed on Wed, Oct 21 from BOM at approximately 11:46 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in SGN at 5:53 AM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Oct 9 | Mumbai (BOM) | Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) | B78X | 11:30 PM | 5:37 AM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 12 | Mumbai (BOM) | Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) | 359 | 11:33 PM | 5:38 AM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 14 | Mumbai (BOM) | Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) | 789 | 11:30 PM | 5:32 AM | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 16 | Mumbai (BOM) | Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) | 789 | 11:34 PM | 5:41 AM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Mumbai (BOM) | Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) | 359 | 11:09 PM | 5:09 AM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Mumbai (BOM) | Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) | 359 | 11:46 PM | 5:53 AM | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Mumbai (BOM) | Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) | 789 | 11:59 PM | 6:11 AM | Delayed |
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VN978 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VN978 is 70% (Late on average 20 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 15 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70
%
Late on average
20 minutes
Early
13
%
On time
57
%
30 mins late
20
%
60 mins late
10
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97
%
Early on average
15 minutes
Early
80
%
On time
17
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight vn978?
Flight vn978 is delayed by about 49 minutes (status: Delayed). Latest estimated departure/arrival: 11:59 PM / 6:11 AM (updated Oct 23, 2026).Is flight vn978 on time today?
Flight vn978 is delayed by about 49 minutes (status: Delayed). The latest estimated departure/arrival times are 11:59 PM / 6:11 AM. Watch for gate changes.Has flight vn978 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight vn978 is scheduled to depart at 11:10 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 11:59 PM, and the current status is Delayed (updated Oct 23, 2026).When is flight vn978 scheduled to arrive?
Flight vn978 is scheduled to arrive at 6:00 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 6:11 AM. Status is Delayed as of Oct 23, 2026.What is the gate information for flight vn978?
For flight vn978, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is 77. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight vn978 fly?
Flight vn978 is operated by Vietnam Airlines from Mumbai (BOM) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN). Typical flight time is about 5 hours21 minutes; operating days may include Friday.How can I check real-time status for flight vn978?
Track flight vn978 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 vn978 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If vn978 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Delayed, updated Oct 23, 2026). Contact Vietnam Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight vn978 departed from Mumbai?
Flight vn978 has not left Mumbai (BOM) yet and is delayed by about 49 minutes. Latest estimated departure: 11:59 PM.What is the seat configuration for flight vn978?
Flight vn978 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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