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MU8591 Flight Status

Status: Flight MU8591 Landed Safely | Early. 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 05:17 (local time) Early: Approximately 48m early.
Sat, Sep 19
Sun, Sep 20
Mon, Sep 21
SHA-KUL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1h 57m late
Shanghai(PVG)
02:56
Scheduled: 00:10, Sep 19
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T1
3772km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 5h 55m
Kuala Lumpur(KUL)
08:02
Scheduled: 06:05, Sep 19
Kuala Lumpur International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
L14-M34
Boarding Gate
G122
Arrival Gate
C34
Baggage
C
SHA-KUL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 48m early
Shanghai(PVG)
00:11
Scheduled: 00:10, Sep 20
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T1
3772km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 5h 55m
Kuala Lumpur(KUL)
05:17
Scheduled: 06:05, Sep 20
Kuala Lumpur International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
L14-M34
Boarding Gate
G138
Arrival Gate
C12
Baggage
C
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SHA-KUL

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Shanghai(PVG)
00:10
Scheduled: 00:10, Sep 21
Shanghai Pudong International Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 5h 55m
Kuala Lumpur(KUL)
06:05
Scheduled: 06:05, Sep 21
Kuala Lumpur International Airport T1
Check-in Counter
L14-M34
Boarding Gate
30
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 9/20/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737 MAX 8. This aircraft has been in service for 8y, 6m. 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)
87%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100%
Early on average
28 minutes
Age
8y, 6m
Seats
176
Distance
3,772 km

Flight History for MU8591

Trip.com historical records show that the last MU8591 flight departed on Sat, Sep 19 from PVG at approximately 02:56. This flight is expected to arrrive in KUL at 08:02.
DateAirportAircraft TypeDepartureArrivalStatus
DepartureArrival
Tue, Sep 15Shanghai (PVG)Kuala Lumpur (KUL)7M800:1605:20Arrived
Wed, Sep 16Shanghai (PVG)Kuala Lumpur (KUL)7M800:3206:04Arrived
Thu, Sep 17Shanghai (PVG)Kuala Lumpur (KUL)7M800:3105:36Arrived
Fri, Sep 18Shanghai (PVG)Kuala Lumpur (KUL)7M800:2205:15Arrived
Sat, Sep 19Shanghai (PVG)Kuala Lumpur (KUL)7M802:5608:02Arrived
Sun, Sep 20Shanghai (PVG)Kuala Lumpur (KUL)7M800:1105:17Arrived
Mon, Sep 21Shanghai (PVG)Kuala Lumpur (KUL)73M00:1006:05Scheduled

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 87% (Late on average 18 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 28 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
87%
Late on average 18 minutes
Early
3%
On time
83%
30 mins late
13%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
2%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100%
Early on average 28 minutes
Early
97%
On time
3%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight mu8591?

    Flight mu8591 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 05:17 (updated Sep 20, 2026).
  • Flight mu8591 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 05:17; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight mu8591 is scheduled to depart at 00:10. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 00:11, and the current status is Arrived (updated Sep 20, 2026).
  • Flight mu8591 is scheduled to arrive at 06:05. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 05:17. Status is Arrived as of Sep 20, 2026.
  • For flight mu8591, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is G138. 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 hours55 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.
  • 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 Sep 20, 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 00:11; actual arrival 05:17.
  • 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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Time on arrival: Shanghai 05:17| Kuala Lumpur 05:17

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