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MU8257 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the MU8257 flight operated by China Eastern Airlines on Nov 11, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Beijing (PKX) to Kunming (KMG). The flight is expected to depart at 14:55 and land at 19:28 .
Mon, Nov 9
Wed, Nov 11
BJS-KMG

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 4m early
Beijing(PKX)
15:03
Scheduled: 14:55, Nov 9
Beijing Daxing International Airport
2266km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 5h 5m
LLV
1h 8m
Kunming(KMG)
19:56
Scheduled: 20:00, Nov 9
Kunming Changshui International Airport
Check-in Counter
B1层W;3层R
Boarding Gate
B30
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
6
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BJS-KMG

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Beijing(PKX)
14:55
Scheduled: 14:55, Nov 11
Beijing Daxing International Airport
2266km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 5h 5m
LLV
1h 16m
Kunming(KMG)
19:28
Scheduled: 20:00, Nov 11
Kunming Changshui International Airport
Check-in Counter
B1层W;3层R
Boarding Gate
B26
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Landed at Beijing

KN5848
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Changsha (CSX) Beijing (BJS)
Scheduled: 13:45
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23m early
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MU8257 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU8257 flight flying from Beijing to Kunming on 11/11/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 9y, 7m. The aircraft is equipped with 186 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 2,266 km.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
87 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Late on average
0 minutes
Age
9y, 7m
Seats
186
Distance
2,266 km

Flight History for MU8257

Trip.com historical records show that the last MU8257 flight departed on Mon, Nov 9 from PKX at approximately 15:03. This flight is expected to arrrive in KMG at 19:56.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Nov 1 Beijing (PKX) Kunming (KMG) 73V 15:04 19:39 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Beijing (PKX) Kunming (KMG) 73V 15:04 19:32 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Beijing (PKX) Kunming (KMG) 73V 15:15 19:36 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Beijing (PKX) Kunming (KMG) 73V 15:12 19:37 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Beijing (PKX) Kunming (KMG) 73V 15:04 19:58 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Beijing (PKX) Kunming (KMG) 73V 15:03 19:56 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Beijing (PKX) Kunming (KMG) JET 14:55 19:28 Scheduled

MU8257 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of MU8257 is 87% (Late on average 25 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 0 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
87 %
Late on average 25 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
87 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Early on average 0 minutes
Early
80 %
On time
13 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
1 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight mu8257?

    Flight mu8257 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 14:55, arrival 20:00 (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight mu8257 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 14:55, with arrival at 20:00. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight mu8257 is scheduled to depart at 14:55. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 14:55, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight mu8257 is scheduled to arrive at 20:00. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 19:28. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • Flight mu8257 is operated by China Eastern Airlines from Beijing (PKX) to Kunming (KMG). Typical flight time is about 5 hours5 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight mu8257 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 mu8257 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, 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 mu8257 has not departed from Beijing (PKX) yet and is currently on schedule for 14:55.
  • Flight mu8257 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: Kunming Weather & Time

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7°C - 13°C
Expected weather conditions upon arrival
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Time on arrival: Beijing 19:28 | Kunming 19:28

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