MU8981 Flight Status China Eastern Airlines: Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi (CES8981)

China Eastern Airlines MU 8981

Scheduled in 5h35'

SGN Ho Chi Minh City

Scheduled
06:00
Estimated
06:00

Terminal: 3

Departure: Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · local time UTC+7

Ho Chi Minh City International Airport (SGN)

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HAN Hanoi

Scheduled
08:10

Terminal: 1

Arrival: Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · local time UTC+7

Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)

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Departs in 5h 35m 0%

SGN 06:00 HAN 08:10

1,160 km (721 mi) to fly

Route map SGN to HAN Map of the great-circle route from Ho Chi Minh City International Airport, Vietnam to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport, Vietnam, 1160 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. SGN HAN Map data: Natural Earth

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

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Distance: 1160 km / 721 miles · Scheduled Duration: 02:10 · Typical Duration: 01:40

MU 8981 Flight Status & Schedule China Eastern Airlines Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 10 SGN HAN 06:00 08:10 Scheduled Track >
Nov 09 SGN HAN 06:09 07:59 Landed Track >
Nov 08 SGN HAN 06:14 07:56 Landed Track >
Nov 07 SGN HAN 06:29 08:15 Landed Track >
Nov 06 SGN HAN 06:22 08:09 Landed Track >
Nov 05 SGN HAN 06:05 07:52 Landed Track >
Nov 04 SGN HAN 06:06 07:48 Landed Track >
Nov 03 SGN HAN 06:05 07:46 Landed Track >
Nov 02 SGN HAN 06:26 08:07 Landed Track >
Nov 01 SGN HAN 06:17 07:54 Landed Track >

China Eastern Airlines flight MU 8981 links Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, 1,160 km (721 mi) apart, and flies daily. Its timetable allows 2 h 10 min; in practice it usually takes about 1 h 40 min, so it often makes up time. Today's flight is scheduled to leave at 06:00 and arrive at 08:10 local time.

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About MU 8981

Route
Ho Chi Minh City International Airport SGN to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport HAN
Distance
1,160 km (721 mi)
Typical flight time
1 h 40 min
Flies
Daily
On time
9 of the last 9
Usually departs from
Terminal 3

MU 8981 FAQ

How long is the MU8981 flight?
The timetable allows 2 h 10 min. Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi is 1,160 km (721 mi).
How often is MU8981 late?
None of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does MU8981 fly?
Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does MU8981 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 3 at Ho Chi Minh City International Airport (SGN) and arrives at Terminal T1 at Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does MU8981 have?
Also listed as CES8981 (China Eastern Airlines' ICAO code) and MU 8981.

MU8981 and Ho Chi Minh City SGN to Hanoi HAN Flights

Flight MU8981 is a code-share China Eastern Airlines flight of the Vietnam Airlines operated VN206.

Other flights departing from Ho Chi Minh City SGN: VJ122, VN106, VN206, UA153

Other flights arriving at Hanoi HAN: QR8954, VJ122, VN206

All flights connecting Ho Chi Minh City SGN to Hanoi HAN.