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Emirates EK261 Flight Status Today
International flight Emirates EK261 takes off from Dubai (DXB) United Arab Emirates to Sao Paulo (GRU) Brazil. It's operated by Emirates. The plane leaves Dubai Airport at 09:05 17 January 2026 Asia/Dubai. The flight is expected to land at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport at 17:35 17 January 2026 America/Sao_Paulo. The flight will last about 15 hours 30 minutes.
Current status of EK261 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 47 minutes
EK261 - UAE261
Emirates (EK)
DXB
Dubai United Arab Emirates
GRU
Sao Paulo Brazil
Departed On time
Estimated Arrival in 1 hour, 47 minutes
Scheduled
09:05 17 January 2026
Actual
09:20 17 January 2026
3
None
Scheduled
17:35 17 January 2026
Estimated
17:38 17 January 2026
3
None
EK261 Detail
- Type: International Flight
- Code Shares: GF 5406
- Flight Duration: 15 hours 30 minutes
- Flight Distance: 12217 kms / 7591 miles
Airline
- Emirates
- IATA: EK
- ICAO: UAE
- Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
- Service type: Normal passenger
- Seats: 517
- Freight capacity: 62.9 tons
- Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
- Aircraft: Airbus A380-800 Passenger
- Callsign: F-SDAG1
- Departure Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Arrival Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Current Time in Dubai: Saturday 2026-01-17 22:51 PM
- Current Time in Sao Paulo: Saturday 2026-01-17 15:51 PM
Emirates EK261 Flight Statistics
Emirates
FLIGHT NO
EK261
AIRPLANE
Airbus A380-800 Passenger
ON TIME
9
DELAYED
5
CANCELLED
0
Last 14 days flight data
14
30
60
90
On Time Rate
Emirates EK261 Flight Schedule and Histories
| Time | Departure | Arrival | Actual departure | Actual arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fri 16 Jan
Departed On time |
Dubai (DXB)
2026-01-16T09:05
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Sao Paulo (GRU)
2026-01-16T17:35
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2026-01-16T09:20
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Wed 14 Jan
Departed On time |
Dubai (DXB)
2026-01-14T09:05
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Sao Paulo (GRU)
2026-01-14T17:35
|
2026-01-14T09:25
|
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Tue 13 Jan
Scheduled On time |
Dubai (DXB)
2026-01-13T09:05
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Sao Paulo (GRU)
2026-01-13T17:35
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Mon 12 Jan
Departed On time |
Dubai (DXB)
2026-01-12T09:05
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Sao Paulo (GRU)
2026-01-12T17:35
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2026-01-12T09:10
|
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Sun 11 Jan
Departed On time |
Dubai (DXB)
2026-01-11T09:05
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Sao Paulo (GRU)
2026-01-11T17:35
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2026-01-11T09:12
|
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Sat 10 Jan
Departed On time |
Dubai (DXB)
2026-01-10T09:05
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Sao Paulo (GRU)
2026-01-10T17:35
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2026-01-10T09:16
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Fri 09 Jan
Departed Delayed by 3h 22m |
Dubai (DXB)
2026-01-09T09:05
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Sao Paulo (GRU)
2026-01-09T17:35
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2026-01-09T09:51
|
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|
Wed 07 Jan
Departed Delayed by 18m |
Dubai (DXB)
2026-01-07T09:05
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Sao Paulo (GRU)
2026-01-07T17:35
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2026-01-07T09:43
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Mon 05 Jan
Departed On time |
Dubai (DXB)
2026-01-05T09:05
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Sao Paulo (GRU)
2026-01-05T17:35
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2026-01-05T09:11
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Sun 04 Jan
Departed On time |
Dubai (DXB)
2026-01-04T09:05
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Sao Paulo (GRU)
2026-01-04T17:35
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2026-01-04T09:14
|
Flight routes similar to Emirates EK261
| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
|
GF5406 Gulf Air |
17/01/2026 09:05 |
15 hours 30 minutes 17:35 |
Emirates Flight EK261 FAQs
What is the scheduled flight duration for Emirates EK261 flight?
On average, nonstop flight takes 15 hour(s) 30 minutes, with the flight distance of 12217 km (7591 miles).
What is the current status of Emirates EK261 flight?
The current status of flight Emirates EK261 is Departed On time.
What type of aircraft is used for the Emirates EK261 flight?
All Emirates EK261 flights are operated using Airbus A380-800 Passenger aircraft.
When does the flight Emirates EK261 arrive?
Flight Emirates EK261 arrives at 17:35.
Which terminal the flight Emirates EK261 is arriving at?
Flight Emirates EK261 arrives in Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport at Terminal 3.
How many Emirates EK261 flights are operated a week?
7 flights per week. The Flight Emirates EK261 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .