Departure: Wed, Jun 3, 2026
Scheduled:
15:45
|
Actual:
16:02
Arrival: Wed, Jun 3, 2026
Scheduled:
18:40
|
Actual:
19:15
|
Delay:
35'

MU 8979 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jun 03 16:02 19:15
Landed Late
Track >
Jun 02 15:44 18:12
Landed
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May 31 15:44 18:04
Landed
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May 30 15:59 18:05
Landed
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May 29 15:48 18:02
Landed
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China Eastern Airlines MU 8979 Beijing to Hanoi Flight Information

China Eastern Airlines Flight MU8979 connects Beijing, China to Hanoi, Vietnam, taking off from Beijing Capital International Airport PEK and landing at Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport HAN.

How long is the MU8979 flight from Beijing to Hanoi?

The average flight time from Beijing to Hanoi is 3 hours and 26 minutes. The flight distance is 2332 km / 1449 miles and the average flight speed is 681 km/h / 423 mph.

How many MU8979 flights are operated per week?

5 flights per week. The flight MU8979 is operated on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of China Eastern Airlines Flight MU8979 Beijing to Hanoi?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for China Eastern Airlines Flight MU8979 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight MU8979 arriving at?

Flight MU8979 arrives at Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) Terminal 2.

When was the latest MU8979 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 19:15.

How else can the flight MU8979 be referenced as?

This China Eastern Airlines flight can also be referenced as CES8979, MU 8979, CES 8979.

How often is flight MU8979 delayed?

On average, 10% of all MU8979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 35 minutes.

See our MU8979 Flight Tracker above for more details.

MU8979 and Beijing PEK to Hanoi HAN Flights

Other flights departing from Beijing PEK: CA1515, VN513, CA1229, CA1409

Other flights arriving at Hanoi HAN: VN513, VN252, VJ424, CZ8177

All flights connecting Beijing PEK to Hanoi HAN.

MU8979 China Eastern Airlines Flight: Beijing to Hanoi Route Map

MU8979 China Eastern Airlines Flight Map: Beijing to Hanoi
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