MU4973 Flight Status China Eastern Airlines: Alicante to Madrid (CES4973)
ALC Alicante
- Scheduled
- 20:45
- Actual
- 21:21
Terminal: N | Gate: C37
Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time CET
MAD Madrid
- Scheduled
- 21:55
- Actual
- 22:08
- Delay
Terminal: 2
Arrival: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time CET
Landed 13h 07m ago 100%
ALC 21:21 MAD 22:08
357 km (222 mi) flown
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 357 km / 222 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:10 · Actual Duration: 00:47 · Aircraft:
Flight issues? Claim up to €250 >
MU 4973 Flight Status & Schedule China Eastern Airlines Alicante to Madrid
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13 | ALC | MAD | 21:21 | 22:08 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 12 | ALC | MAD | 21:14 | 22:00 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 11 | ALC | MAD | 21:54 | 22:45 | Delayed | Track > |
| Nov 10 | ALC | MAD | 21:00 | 21:49 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 09 | ALC | MAD | 21:15 | 22:07 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 08 | ALC | MAD | 21:24 | 22:05 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 07 | ALC | MAD | 20:43 | 21:24 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | ALC | MAD | 21:57 | 22:40 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Nov 05 | ALC | MAD | 21:14 | 21:55 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 04 | ALC | MAD | 21:12 | 21:55 | Landed | Track > |
China Eastern Airlines operates MU 4973 from Alicante to Madrid, a 357 km (222 mi) trip, six times a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday). With 1 h 10 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 45 min, it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 36 minutes late and still landed at 22:08, just 13 minutes behind schedule.
About MU 4973
China Eastern Airlines Flight MU4973 connects Alicante, Spain to Madrid, Spain, taking off from Alicante Airport ALC and landing at Madrid Barajas Airport MAD.
- Distance
- 357 km (222 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 45 min
- Flies
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
- On time
- 8 of the last 9
- Average delay when late
- 45 min
- Usually departs from
- Terminal N
Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261. Yesterday's 13-minute delay is well below the 3-hour threshold for compensation.
MU 4973 FAQ
- How long is the MU4973 flight from Alicante to Madrid?
- The timetable allows 1 h 10 min. Alicante to Madrid is 357 km (222 mi).
- How often is MU4973 from Alicante to Madrid late?
- 1 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 45 minutes on average.
- When was the latest MU4973 flight from Alicante to Madrid?
- The latest MU4973 was the 20:45 (local time) departure from Alicante on 13 November 2026; it landed 13 minutes late.
- Which days does MU4973 fly from Alicante to Madrid?
- Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does MU4973 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal N at Alicante Airport (ALC) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does MU4973 have?
- Also listed as CES4973 (China Eastern Airlines' ICAO code) and MU 4973.
- Can I get compensation if MU4973 is delayed or cancelled?
- Up to €250 per passenger may be due under EU261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261.
MU4973 and Alicante ALC to Madrid MAD Flights
Flight MU4973 is a code-share China Eastern Airlines flight of the Air Europa operated UX4050.
Other flights departing from Alicante ALC: UX4050, FR8426, FR2543
Other flights arriving at Madrid MAD: UX9165, UX4050, I21764
All flights connecting Alicante ALC to Madrid MAD.