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 09:55 20 January 2026 Africa/Cairo. The flight is expected to land at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport at 13:50 20 January 2026 Africa/Lagos. The flight will last about 5 hours 15 minutes.

Current status of MS879 is Arrived Delayed by 1h 38m

MS879 - MSR879 EgyptAir (MS)
CAI Cairo Egypt
Flight CAI to KAN
KAN Kano Nigeria
Arrived Delayed by 1h 38m
Departure Cairo International Airport
IATA: CAIICAO: HECA
Scheduled 09:55 20 January 2026
Actual 11:13 20 January 2026
3 None
Arrival Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
IATA: KANICAO: DNKN
Scheduled 13:50 20 January 2026
Actual 15:28 20 January 2026
None None
MS879 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: TK 8046
  • Flight Duration: 5 hours 15 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 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: F-DNKN4
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Cairo
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Lagos
  • Current Time in Cairo: Tuesday 2026-01-20 20:24 PM
  • Current Time in Kano: Tuesday 2026-01-20 19:24 PM

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EgyptAir Flight MS879 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for EgyptAir MS879 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 5 hour(s) 15 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 Arrived Delayed by 1h 38m.

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

All EgyptAir MS879 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

How many EgyptAir MS879 flights are operated a week?

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