Emirates EK9981 flight status now

EK9981 - UAE9981 Emirates (EK)
DXB Dubai United Arab Emirates
Flight DXB to CAI
CAI Cairo Egypt
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Dubai Airport
IATA: DXBICAO: OMDB
Scheduled 04:00
None None
Arrival Cairo International Airport
IATA: CAIICAO: HECA
Scheduled 02:00
None None
EK9981 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 50 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2418 kms / 1503 miles
Airline
  • Emirates
  • IATA: EK
  • ICAO: UAE
  • Operating Days: Tuesday, Wednesday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 777-F1H
  • Callsign: UAE9981
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Dubai
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Cairo
  • Current Time in Dubai: Wednesday 2025-11-19 15:18 PM
  • Current Time in Cairo: Wednesday 2025-11-19 13:18 PM

International flight Emirates EK9981 takes off from Dubai (DXB) United Arab Emirates to Cairo (CAI) Egypt. It's operated by Emirates. The plane leaves Dubai Airport at 04:00 Asia/Dubai. The flight is expected to land at Cairo International Airport at 02:00 Africa/Cairo. The flight will last about 3 hours 50 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Dubai to Cairo?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 50 minutes, with the flight distance of 2418 km (1503 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Emirates EK9981 flight?

All Emirates EK9981 flights are operated using Boeing 777-F1H aircraft.

How many Emirates EK9981 flights are operated a week?

2 flights per week. The Flight Emirates EK9981 is operated on Tuesday, Wednesday.