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MU6978 Flight Status

Status: Flight MU6978 Landed Safely | Early. According to Trip.com's latest status for China Eastern Airlines flight MU6978 from Kunming to Taiyuan (KMG-TYN): Landed: Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) at 15:38 (local time) Early: Approximately 22m early.
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
KMG-TYN

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 22m early
Kunming(KMG)
13:21
Scheduled: 13:15, Nov 10
Kunming Changshui International Airport
1762km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 40m
Taiyuan(TYN)
15:33
Scheduled: 15:55, Nov 10
Taiyuan Wusu International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
F,G
Boarding Gate
53
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
5
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KMG-TYN

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 22m early
Kunming(KMG)
13:19
Scheduled: 13:15, Nov 11
Kunming Changshui International Airport
1762km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 45m
Taiyuan(TYN)
15:38
Scheduled: 16:00, Nov 11
Taiyuan Wusu International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
F,G
Boarding Gate
61
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
5
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Cancelled
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Kunming(KMG)
--
Scheduled: 13:15, Nov 12
Kunming Changshui International Airport
Taiyuan(TYN)
--
Scheduled: 16:00, Nov 12
Taiyuan Wusu International Airport T2
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F,G
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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MU6977
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Taiyuan (TYN) Kunming (KMG)
Scheduled: 12:00
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29m early
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MU6978 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU6978 flight flying from Kunming to Taiyuan on 11/11/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 8y, 11m. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 1,762 km.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
100 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
16 minutes
Age
8y, 11m
Seats
176
Distance
1,762 km

Flight History for MU6978

Trip.com historical records show that the last MU6978 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from KMG at approximately 13:21. This flight is expected to arrrive in TYN at 15:33.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Nov 7 Kunming (KMG) Taiyuan (TYN) 73H 13:29 15:45 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Kunming (KMG) Taiyuan (TYN) 73H 13:24 15:42 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Kunming (KMG) Taiyuan (TYN) JET -- -- Cancelled
Tue, Nov 10 Kunming (KMG) Taiyuan (TYN) 73H 13:21 15:33 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Kunming (KMG) Taiyuan (TYN) 73H 13:19 15:38 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Kunming (KMG) Taiyuan (TYN) JET -- -- Cancelled
Sat, Nov 14 Kunming (KMG) Taiyuan (TYN) JET -- -- Cancelled

MU6978 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of MU6978 is 100% (Late on average 7 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 16 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
100 %
Late on average 7 minutes
Early
6 %
On time
94 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
6 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 16 minutes
Early
100 %
On time
0 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
6 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight mu6978?

    Flight mu6978 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 15:38 (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight mu6978 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 15:38; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight mu6978 is scheduled to depart at 13:15. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 13:19, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight mu6978 is scheduled to arrive at 16:00. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 15:38. Status is Arrived as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight mu6978 is expected at carousel 5 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight mu6978 is operated by China Eastern Airlines from Kunming (KMG) to Taiyuan (TYN). Typical flight time is about 2 hours45 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight mu6978 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 mu6978 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 11, 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.
  • Flight mu6978 has already left Kunming and completed its journey. Departure was 13:19; actual arrival 15:38.
  • Flight mu6978 usually flies a Boeing 737-800 with seat layout 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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Destination Info: Taiyuan Weather & Time

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Expected weather conditions upon arrival
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Time on arrival: Kunming 15:38 | Taiyuan 15:38

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