Departure: Thu, Jun 4, 2026
Scheduled:
14:30
|
Actual:
15:13
Terminal: 2 | Gate: A14
Arrival: Thu, Jun 4, 2026
Scheduled:
20:45
|
Estimated:
21:30
|
Delay:
45'

MH 5978 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jun 04 15:13 21:30
Delayed
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Jun 03 15:06 21:07
Landed Late
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Jun 02 14:51 20:46
Landed
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Jun 01 15:18 21:12
Landed Late
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May 31 15:28 21:14
Landed Late
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Malaysia Airlines MH 5978 Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Flight Information

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH5978 connects Johannesburg, South Africa to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, taking off from Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport JNB and landing at Addis Ababa Bole Airport ADD.

How long is the MH5978 flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?

The average flight time from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa is 4 hours and 55 minutes. The flight distance is 4068 km / 2528 miles and the average flight speed is 828 km/h / 515 mph.

How many MH5978 flights are operated per week?

6 flights per week. The flight MH5978 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH5978 Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH5978 is 4.6/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight MH5978 arriving at?

Flight MH5978 arrives at Addis Ababa Bole Airport (ADD) Terminal 2.

When was the latest MH5978 flight?

The latest flight took off on Thursday, June 4th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 21:30.

How else can the flight MH5978 be referenced as?

This Malaysia Airlines flight can also be referenced as MAS5978, MH 5978, MAS 5978.

How often is flight MH5978 delayed?

On average, 90% of all MH5978 flights are delayed. The average delay is 24 minutes.

See our MH5978 Flight Tracker above for more details.

MH5978 and Johannesburg JNB to Addis Ababa ADD Flights

Other flights departing from Johannesburg JNB: 5Z450, ET808, SA343, FN8334

Other flights arriving at Addis Ababa ADD: ET765, ET808, ET861, ET812

All flights connecting Johannesburg JNB to Addis Ababa ADD.

MH5978 Malaysia Airlines Flight: Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Route Map

MH5978 Malaysia Airlines Flight Map: Johannesburg to Addis Ababa
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