One very important piece of data I haven't seen *confirmed* is the aircraft fuel load. Obviously this dictates range. I believe MAS stated the loaded was "normal" and no "extra fuel" was loaded, but that begs the question what was normal for this route? Were they tankering fuel?
What difference does it make....?
Airborne at 0041....last recorded satellite "ping" at 0811. Fuel: 7:30