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MU8591 Flight Status

Status: Flight MU8591 Landed Safely | Delayed. According to Trip.com's latest status for China Eastern Airlines flight MU8591 from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur (PVG-KUL): Landed: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) at 05:43 (local time) Delay: Approximately 3m late.
Tue, Nov 3
Wed, Nov 4
Thu, Nov 5
SHA-KUL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1m early
Shanghai(PVG)
00:25
Scheduled: 00:10, Nov 3
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T1
3772km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 5h 30m
Kuala Lumpur(KUL)
05:39
Scheduled: 05:40, Nov 3
Kuala Lumpur International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
H01-H02
Boarding Gate
G122
Arrival Gate
C34
Baggage
C
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SHA-KUL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 3m late
Shanghai(PVG)
00:34
Scheduled: 00:10, Nov 4
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T1
3772km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 5h 30m
Kuala Lumpur(KUL)
05:43
Scheduled: 05:40, Nov 4
Kuala Lumpur International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
H01-H13
Boarding Gate
G140
Arrival Gate
C22
Baggage
C
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Shanghai(PVG)
00:10
Scheduled: 00:10, Nov 5
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 5h 30m
Kuala Lumpur(KUL)
05:40
Scheduled: 05:40, Nov 5
Kuala Lumpur International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
H12-H13
Boarding Gate
18
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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MU8591 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU8591 flight flying from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur on 11/4/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737 MAX 8. This aircraft has been in service for 1y, 9m. The aircraft is equipped with 176 seats. The average flight distance for this journey is 3,772 km.
flight status
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Punctuality (Departure)
90 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Early on average
19 minutes
Age
1y, 9m
Seats
176
Distance
3,772 km

Flight History for MU8591

Trip.com historical records show that the last MU8591 flight departed on Tue, Nov 3 from PVG at approximately 00:25. This flight is expected to arrrive in KUL at 05:39.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Oct 30 Shanghai (PVG) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) 7M8 00:28 05:31 Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 Shanghai (PVG) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) 789 02:30 07:41 Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 Shanghai (PVG) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) 7M8 00:13 05:15 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Shanghai (PVG) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) 789 00:26 05:15 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Shanghai (PVG) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) 7M8 00:25 05:39 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Shanghai (PVG) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) 7M8 00:34 05:43 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Shanghai (PVG) Kuala Lumpur (KUL) 789 00:10 05:40 Scheduled

MU8591 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of MU8591 is 90% (Late on average 20 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 19 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
90 %
Late on average 20 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
90 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
3 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Early on average 19 minutes
Early
87 %
On time
10 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
3 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight mu8591?

    Flight mu8591 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 05:43 (updated Nov 4, 2026).
  • Flight mu8591 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 05:43; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight mu8591 is scheduled to depart at 00:10. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 00:34, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 4, 2026).
  • Flight mu8591 is scheduled to arrive at 05:40. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 05:43. Status is Arrived as of Nov 4, 2026.
  • For flight mu8591, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is G140. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight mu8591 is expected at carousel C in terminal T1. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight mu8591 is operated by China Eastern Airlines from Shanghai (PVG) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL). Typical flight time is about 5 hours30 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight mu8591 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 mu8591 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 4, 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 mu8591 has already left Shanghai and completed its journey. Departure was 00:34; actual arrival 05:43.
  • Flight mu8591 usually flies a Boeing 737 MAX 8 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: Kuala Lumpur Weather & Time

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Time on arrival: Shanghai 05:43 | Kuala Lumpur 05:43

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