EgyptAir MS879 Flight Status Today

International flight EgyptAir MS879 takes off from Cairo (CAI) Egypt to Kano (KAN) Nigeria. It's operated by EgyptAir. The plane leaves Cairo International Airport at 10:15 12 April 2026 Africa/Cairo. The flight is expected to land at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport at 13:45 12 April 2026 Africa/Lagos. The flight will last about 4 hours 30 minutes.

Current status of MS879 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 0 minutes

MS879 - MSR879 EgyptAir (MS)
CAI Cairo Egypt
Flight CAI to KAN
KAN Kano Nigeria
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 0 minutes
Departure Cairo International Airport
IATA: CAIICAO: HECA
Scheduled 10:15 12 April 2026
3 None
Arrival Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
IATA: KANICAO: DNKN
Scheduled 13:45 12 April 2026
None None
MS879 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: TK 8046
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 3095 kms / 1923 miles
Airline
  • EgyptAir
  • IATA: MS
  • ICAO: MSR
  • Operating Days: Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 144
  • Freight capacity: 17.8 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 Passenger
  • Callsign: F-DNKN4
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Cairo
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Lagos
  • Current Time in Cairo: Sunday 2026-04-12 10:25 AM
  • Current Time in Kano: Sunday 2026-04-12 09:25 AM

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EgyptAir Flight MS879 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for EgyptAir MS879 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 30 minutes, with the flight distance of 3095 km (1923 miles).

What is the current status of EgyptAir MS879 flight?

The current status of flight EgyptAir MS879 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the EgyptAir MS879 flight?

All EgyptAir MS879 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 Passenger aircraft.

How many EgyptAir MS879 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight EgyptAir MS879 is operated on Sunday.