How long is the MU4979 flight?

The timetable allows 7 h 55 min. Punta Cana to Madrid is 6,570 km (4,082 mi).

Which terminal does MU4979 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal B at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) and arrives at Terminal 1 at Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does MU4979 have?

Also listed as CES4979 (China Eastern Airlines' ICAO code) and MU 4979.

MU4979 Flight Status China Eastern Airlines: Punta Cana to Madrid (CES4979)

China Eastern Airlines MU 4979

Landed On Time

PUJ Punta Cana

Scheduled: 00:35
Actual: 00:58

Terminal: B | Gate: 23

Departure: Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · local time AST

Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)

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MAD Madrid

Scheduled: 13:30
Actual: 13:06
Delay

Terminal: 1

Arrival: Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · local time CET

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)

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Landed 25h 07m ago 100%

PUJ 00:58 MAD 13:06

6,570 km (4,082 mi) flown

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 6570 km / 4082 miles · Scheduled Duration: 07:55 · Actual Duration: 07:08

This flight started in Havana (HAV): MU4979 Havana to Punta Cana departs at 21:40 local time on Nov 5.

MU 4979 Flight Status & Schedule China Eastern Airlines Punta Cana to Madrid

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 06	PUJ	MAD	00:58	13:06	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	PUJ	MAD	01:06	13:16	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	PUJ	MAD	02:05	14:30	Delayed	Track >
Oct 30	PUJ	MAD	01:21	13:37	Landed	Track >
Oct 27	PUJ	MAD	01:57	14:22	Delayed	Track >
Oct 24	PUJ	MAD	01:21	13:37	Delayed	Track >
Oct 22	PUJ	MAD	00:56	14:18	Landed Late	Track >
Oct 21	PUJ	MAD	23:51	13:09	Landed	Track >
Oct 18	PUJ	MAD	23:57	13:47	Landed	Track >
Oct 17	PUJ	MAD	23:40	13:17	Landed	Track >

China Eastern Airlines flight MU 4979 links Punta Cana and Madrid, 6,570 km (4,082 mi) apart, and flies three times a week: Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Its timetable allows 7 h 55 min; in practice it usually takes about 7 h 20 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 23 minutes late and still landed at 13:06, 24 minutes early.

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About MU 4979

Route: Punta Cana International Airport PUJ to Madrid Barajas Airport MAD
Distance: 6,570 km (4,082 mi)
Typical flight time: 7 h 20 min
Flies: Tue, Fri, Sun
On time: 6 of the last 7
Average delay when late: 38 min
Usually departs from: Terminal B

MU 4979 FAQ

How long is the MU4979 flight?: The timetable allows 7 h 55 min. Punta Cana to Madrid is 6,570 km (4,082 mi).
How often is MU4979 late?: 1 of the last 7 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 38 minutes on average.
Which days does MU4979 fly?: Three times a week: Tuesday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does MU4979 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal B at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) and arrives at Terminal 1 at Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does MU4979 have?: Also listed as CES4979 (China Eastern Airlines' ICAO code) and MU 4979.

MU4979 and Punta Cana PUJ to Madrid MAD Flights

Flight MU4979 is a code-share China Eastern Airlines flight of the Air Europa operated UX52.

Other flights departing from Punta Cana PUJ: TS613, UX52, NO491

Other flights arriving at Madrid MAD: UX52, UX1014

All flights connecting Punta Cana PUJ to Madrid MAD.