MU8870 Flight Status China Eastern Airlines: Buenos Aires to El Calafate (CES8870)
AEP Buenos Aires
- Scheduled
- 06:00
- Actual
- 06:35
Terminal: TA | Gate: 3
Departure: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC-3
FTE El Calafate
- Scheduled
- 09:20
- Estimated
- 09:39
- Delay
- 19'
Terminal and baggage belt not announced yet
Arrival: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC-3
Departed 1h 13m ago · lands in 1h 50m 40%
AEP 06:35 FTE 09:39
823 km (511 mi) flown · 1,246 km (774 mi) to go
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 2068 km / 1285 miles · Scheduled Duration: 03:20 · Typical Duration: 02:50 · Aircraft:
MU 8870 Flight Status & Schedule China Eastern Airlines Buenos Aires to El Calafate
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14 | AEP | FTE | 06:35 | 09:39 | Delayed | Track > |
| Nov 11 | AEP | FTE | 04:31 | 07:30 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 07 | AEP | FTE | 06:21 | 09:17 | En-Route | Track > |
| Nov 06 | AEP | FTE | 04:49 | 07:49 | Delayed | Track > |
| Nov 05 | AEP | FTE | 04:41 | 07:38 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 04 | AEP | FTE | 04:51 | 07:42 | En-Route | Track > |
| Nov 02 | AEP | FTE | 04:23 | 07:14 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 31 | AEP | FTE | 06:44 | 09:37 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 30 | AEP | FTE | 04:23 | 07:12 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 29 | AEP | FTE | 04:27 | 07:15 | Landed | Track > |
China Eastern Airlines operates MU 8870 from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, a 2,068 km (1,285 mi) trip, twice a week (Wednesday and Saturday). Its timetable allows 3 h 20 min; in practice it usually takes about 2 h 50 min, so it often makes up time. Today it left at 06:35, 35 minutes late, and is due in El Calafate at 09:39, 19 minutes late.
About MU 8870
China Eastern Airlines Flight MU8870 connects Buenos Aires, Argentina to El Calafate, Argentina, taking off from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport AEP and landing at El Calafate International Airport FTE.
- Distance
- 2,068 km (1,285 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 2 h 50 min
- Flies
- Wed, Sat
- On time
- 6 of the last 6
- Usually departs from
- Terminal TA
MU 8870 FAQ
- How long is the MU8870 flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?
- The timetable allows 3 h 20 min. Buenos Aires to El Calafate is 2,068 km (1,285 mi).
- How often is MU8870 from Buenos Aires to El Calafate late?
- None of the last 6 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
- When was the latest MU8870 flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?
- The latest MU8870 was the 04:10 (local time) departure from Buenos Aires on 11 November 2026; it landed on time.
- Which days does MU8870 fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?
- Twice a week: Wednesday and Saturday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does MU8870 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal TA at Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does MU8870 have?
- Also listed as CES8870 (China Eastern Airlines' ICAO code) and MU 8870.
MU8870 and Buenos Aires AEP to El Calafate FTE Flights
Flight MU8870 is a code-share China Eastern Airlines flight of the Aerolineas Argentinas operated AR1838.
Other flights departing from Buenos Aires AEP: AR1260, AR1838, JA3100, WJ3100
Other flights arriving at El Calafate FTE: AR1838, AR1840, WJ3211
All flights connecting Buenos Aires AEP to El Calafate FTE.