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MU6972 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU6972 flight operated by China Eastern Airlines on Nov 16, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Kunming (KMG) to Lanzhou (LHW). The flight is expected to depart at 09:20 and land at 11:30 .
Sat, Nov 14
Mon, Nov 16
Thu, Nov 19
KMG-LHW

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1m late
Kunming(KMG)
09:31
Scheduled: 09:20, Nov 14
Kunming Changshui International Airport
1749km
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 10m
Lanzhou(LHW)
11:31
Scheduled: 11:30, Nov 14
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
F,G
Boarding Gate
8
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
2
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KMG-LHW

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Kunming(KMG)
09:20
Scheduled: 09:20, Nov 16
Kunming Changshui International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 10m
Lanzhou(LHW)
11:30
Scheduled: 11:30, Nov 16
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
F,G
Boarding Gate
23
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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Cancelled
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Kunming(KMG)
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Scheduled: 09:20, Nov 19
Kunming Changshui International Airport
Lanzhou(LHW)
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Scheduled: 11:30, Nov 19
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport T3
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Baggage
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MU6972 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MU6972 flight flying from Kunming to Lanzhou on 11/16/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320-212. This aircraft has been in service for 3y, 11m. The aircraft is equipped with 164 seats.
flight status
Airbus A320-212
Punctuality (Departure)
100 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
8 minutes
Age
3y, 11m
Seats
164
Flight Distance
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Recent Flight History for MU6972

Trip.com historical records show that the last MU6972 flight departed on Sat, Nov 14 from KMG at approximately 09:31. This flight is expected to arrrive in LHW at 11:31.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Nov 7 Kunming (KMG) Lanzhou (LHW) 32A 09:24 11:18 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Kunming (KMG) Lanzhou (LHW) 32A 09:28 11:27 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Kunming (KMG) Lanzhou (LHW) 32A 09:19 11:14 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Kunming (KMG) Lanzhou (LHW) 320 09:30 11:12 Arrived
Sat, Nov 14 Kunming (KMG) Lanzhou (LHW) 320 09:31 11:31 Arrived
Mon, Nov 16 Kunming (KMG) Lanzhou (LHW) 32N 09:20 11:30 Scheduled
Thu, Nov 19 Kunming (KMG) Lanzhou (LHW) JET -- -- Cancelled

MU6972 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of MU6972 is 100% (Late on average 8 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 8 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
100 %
Late on average 8 minutes
Early
10 %
On time
90 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
29 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 8 minutes
Early
80 %
On time
20 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
29 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight mu6972?

    Flight mu6972 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 09:20, arrival 11:30 (updated Nov 16, 2026).
  • Flight mu6972 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 09:20, with arrival at 11:30. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight mu6972 is scheduled to depart at 09:20. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 09:20, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 16, 2026).
  • Flight mu6972 is scheduled to arrive at 11:30. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 11:30. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 16, 2026.
  • Flight mu6972 is operated by China Eastern Airlines from Kunming (KMG) to Lanzhou (LHW). Typical flight time is about 2 hours 10 minutes; operating days may include Monday.
  • Track flight mu6972 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 mu6972 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 16, 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 mu6972 has not departed from Kunming (KMG) yet and is currently on schedule for 09:20.
  • Flight mu6972 usually flies a Airbus A320-212 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: Kunming 11:30 | Lanzhou 11:30

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