China Eastern Airlines MU4979 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the MU4979 flight operated by China Eastern Airlines on Oct 31, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Havana (HAV) to Madrid (MAD). The flight is expected to depart at 21:40 (local time in Havana, UTC-4) and land at 13:30 (local time in Madrid, UTC+1) .
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Delayed
Your flight is about 30m late.
7h 55m
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
10h 50m
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MU4979 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU4979 flight flying from Punta Cana to Madrid on 10/30/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 7y, 1m. The aircraft is equipped with 304 seats.
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
40
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
70
%
Late on average
13 minutes
Age
7y, 1m
Seats
304
Distance
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Economy
Business
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
79 cm
Legroom
43 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
130 cm
Legroom
51 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for MU4979
Trip.com historical records show that the last MU4979 flight departed on Tue, Oct 27 from PUJ at approximately 01:57. This flight is expected to arrrive in MAD at 14:21.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Oct 24 | Havana (HAV) | Madrid (MAD) | 789 | 22:12 | 13:47 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 27 | Punta Cana (PUJ) | Madrid (MAD) | 789 | 01:57 | 14:21 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 30 | Punta Cana (PUJ) | Madrid (MAD) | 789 | 01:05 | 13:34 | Delayed |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Havana (HAV) | Madrid (MAD) | 789 | 21:40 | 13:30 | Scheduled |
| Sun, Nov 1 | Punta Cana (PUJ) | Madrid (MAD) | 789 | 00:35 | 13:30 | Scheduled |
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MU4979 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of MU4979 is 40% (Late on average 54 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 70% (Late on average 13 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
40
%
Late on average
54 minutes
Early
3
%
On time
37
%
30 mins late
13
%
60 mins late
33
%
90 mins late
13
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
70
%
Late on average
13 minutes
Early
50
%
On time
20
%
30 mins late
17
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
10
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight mu4979?
Flight mu4979 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 21:40, arrival 13:30 (updated Oct 30, 2026).Is flight mu4979 on time today?
Flight mu4979 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 21:40, with arrival at 13:30. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight mu4979 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight mu4979 is scheduled to depart at 21:40. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 21:40, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 30, 2026).When is flight mu4979 scheduled to arrive?
Flight mu4979 is scheduled to arrive at 13:30. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 13:30. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 30, 2026.What route does flight mu4979 fly?
Flight mu4979 is operated by China Eastern Airlines from Havana (HAV) to Madrid (MAD). Typical flight time is about 10 hours50 minutes; operating days may include Friday.How can I check real-time status for flight mu4979?
Track flight mu4979 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight mu4979 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If mu4979 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 30, 2026). Contact China Eastern Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight mu4979 departed from Havana?
Flight mu4979 has not departed from Havana (HAV) yet and is currently on schedule for 21:40.What is the seat configuration for flight mu4979?
Flight mu4979 usually flies a Boeing 787-9 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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