MU6972 China Eastern Airlines - Flight Status
Below, you can find details about China Eastern Airlines flight MU6972, which currently operates between the airports of Datong - Datong Airport (Airport Code DAT) and Shanghai - Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Airport Code PVG).
This flight data pertains specifically to the flight's details for Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
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Flight Status Additional Information Alternative Flights Punctuality and delays Last Past Flights MU6972
Flight Status Additional Information Alternative Flights Punctuality and delays Last Past Flights MU6972
MU6972 On Time performance:
20
We have calculated the percentage of flights that arrived within 15 minutes of their scheduled time, or earlier, based on real flight data from the last 3 months. More about punctuality and delays Flight Status
MU6972 China Eastern Airlines from Datong
Landed - Delayed
Delay: 132 minutes
Flight Status for Tuesday July 14, 2026
This flight is also scheduled for Today (July 15, 2026). See it here
This flight is also scheduled for Tomorrow (July 16, 2026). See it here
Landed - Delayed
Delay: 132 minutes
Flight Status for Tuesday July 14, 2026
Airline information
China Eastern Airlines
Equipment: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
Departure
Datong (DAT)
July 14, 2026
Datong Airport
Departed at:
12:24
Terminal:
2
Gate:
C03
Scheduled Departure Time: 10:15
Arrival
Shanghai (PVG)
July 14, 2026
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Arrived at:
14:52
Terminal:
1
Gate:
-
Scheduled Arrival Time: 12:40
Baggage: 5
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Additional Information
Which is the frequency of flight MU6972?
The flight MU6972 is scheduled to flight on daily basis.
Which is the distance of flight MU6972?
The distance between the two airports is 1243 kilometers.
Which is the flight time of flight MU6972?
The scheduled flight time gate to gate is: 02:25 hours.
The real flight time gate to gate on average is: 02:35 hours.
Are the departure airport and arrival airport at the same Time Zone?
Yes, both airports are in the same timezone.
The flight MU6972 is scheduled to flight on daily basis.
Which is the distance of flight MU6972?
The distance between the two airports is 1243 kilometers.
Which is the flight time of flight MU6972?
The scheduled flight time gate to gate is: 02:25 hours.
The real flight time gate to gate on average is: 02:35 hours.
Are the departure airport and arrival airport at the same Time Zone?
Yes, both airports are in the same timezone.
Alternative Flights
The following airline serve the same route between Datong and Shanghai:
China Eastern Airlines - Flight Number: MU6558. (On Time performance: 46 - Average Delay: 36 minutes)
China Eastern Airlines - Flight Number: MU6558. (On Time performance: 46 - Average Delay: 36 minutes)
Punctuality and delays
We have gathered data from recent months and present below an analysis of how timely the flights have been.
Delays analyzed by Week: It is not possible to calculate the On-Time Performance for this flight accurately by weekday due to insufficient or non-representative data, as doing so could lead to misleading conclusions
Delays analyzed by Month: It is not possible to calculate the On-Time Performance for this flight accurately by month due to insufficient or non-representative data, as doing so could lead to misleading conclusions
In terms of On-Time Performance, by analyzing the flight data from the last three months, spanning from July 03, 2026 to July 07, 2026, we have obtained these figures.
Total number of flights: 5
On Time: 1 ( 20 % )
Moderate Delay: 0 ( 0 % )
Significant Delay: 1 ( 20 % )
Major Delay: 3 ( 60 % )
Canceled: 0 ( 0 % )
Diverted: 0 ( 0 % )
Average Delay: 82 minutes.
Total number of flights: 5
On Time: 1 ( 20 % )
Moderate Delay: 0 ( 0 % )
Significant Delay: 1 ( 20 % )
Major Delay: 3 ( 60 % )
Canceled: 0 ( 0 % )
Diverted: 0 ( 0 % )
Average Delay: 82 minutes.
Delays analyzed by Month: It is not possible to calculate the On-Time Performance for this flight accurately by month due to insufficient or non-representative data, as doing so could lead to misleading conclusions
Last Past Flights MU6972
Date
Departure
Arrival
Duration
Aircraft
Status
Tuesday
14 July
14 July
12:24
Datong (DAT)
Datong (DAT)
14:52
Shanghai (PVG)
Shanghai (PVG)
02h 28min
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800
Landed - Delayed
Monday
13 July
13 July
10:09
Datong (DAT)
Datong (DAT)
12:40
Shanghai (PVG)
Shanghai (PVG)
02h 31min
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800
Landed - On-time
Sunday
12 July
12 July
10:15
Datong (DAT)
Datong (DAT)
12:40
Shanghai (PVG)
Shanghai (PVG)
02h 25min
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800
Saturday
11 July
11 July
10:39
Datong (DAT)
Datong (DAT)
13:19
Shanghai (PVG)
Shanghai (PVG)
02h 40min
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800
Landed - Delayed
Friday
10 July
10 July
10:20
Datong (DAT)
Datong (DAT)
12:37
Shanghai (PVG)
Shanghai (PVG)
02h 17min
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800
Landed - On-time
Thursday
09 July
09 July
12:27
Datong (DAT)
Datong (DAT)
15:05
Shanghai (PVG)
Shanghai (PVG)
02h 38min
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800
Landed - Delayed
Wednesday
08 July
08 July
10:54
Datong (DAT)
Datong (DAT)
13:21
Shanghai (PVG)
Shanghai (PVG)
02h 27min
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800
Landed - Delayed
Tuesday
07 July
07 July
12:04
Datong (DAT)
Datong (DAT)
14:39
Shanghai (PVG)
Shanghai (PVG)
02h 35min
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800
Landed - Delayed
Monday
06 July
06 July
11:50
Datong (DAT)
Datong (DAT)
14:25
Shanghai (PVG)
Shanghai (PVG)
02h 35min
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800
Landed - Delayed
Sunday
05 July
05 July
10:17
Datong (DAT)
Datong (DAT)
12:43
Shanghai (PVG)
Shanghai (PVG)
02h 26min
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800
Landed - On-time