EgyptAir MS879 flight status now

Current status of MS879 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 3 hours, 11 minutes

MS879 - MSR879 EgyptAir (MS)
CAI Cairo Egypt
Flight CAI to KAN
KAN Kano Nigeria
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 3 hours, 11 minutes
Departure Cairo International Airport
IATA: CAIICAO: HECA
Scheduled 09:55 18 November 2025
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Arrival Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
IATA: KANICAO: DNKN
Scheduled 13:50 18 November 2025
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MS879 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 55 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: Tuesday 2025-11-18 06:44 AM
  • Current Time in Kano: Tuesday 2025-11-18 05:44 AM

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 09:55 18 November 2025 Africa/Cairo. The flight is expected to land at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport at 13:50 18 November 2025 Africa/Lagos. The flight will last about 4 hours 55 minutes.

Similar flight route from Cairo (CAI) to Kano (KAN)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
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18/11/2025
12:00
5 hours 0 minutes
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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Cairo to Kano?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 55 minutes, with the flight distance of 3095 km (1923 miles).

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.