EgyptAir MS981 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the MS981 flight operated by EgyptAir on Nov 7, 2026, flying from Cairo (CAI) to Washington D.C. (IAD), departed at 00:05 and is expected to arrive at 04:40 (local time in Washington D.C., UTC-5) and land at Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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En route
Your flight has departed Cairo and is expected to arrive in Washington D.C. at 05:37.
12h 5m
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Baggage
21
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En route
Your flight has departed Cairo and is expected to arrive in Washington D.C. at 04:40.
11h 55m
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Boarding Gate
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Baggage
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MS882
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Accra (ACC)
Cairo (CAI)
Cairo (CAI)
Scheduled: 21:30
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MS981 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the MS981 flight flying from Cairo to Washington D.C. on 11/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 7y, 5m. The aircraft is equipped with 309 seats.
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
43
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
60
%
Late on average
44 minutes
Age
7y, 5m
Seats
309
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
76 cm
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
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Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
152 cm
Legroom
51 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
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Flight History for MS981
Trip.com historical records show that the last MS981 flight departed on Fri, Nov 6 from CAI at approximately 01:02. This flight is expected to arrrive in IAD at 05:37.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Oct 30 | Cairo (CAI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 789 | 23:15 | 04:34 | Arrived |
| Mon, Nov 2 | Cairo (CAI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 789 | 01:01 | 05:00 | Arrived |
| Tue, Nov 3 | Cairo (CAI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 789 | 00:23 | 05:00 | Arrived |
| Wed, Nov 4 | Cairo (CAI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 789 | 23:37 | 03:59 | Arrived |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Cairo (CAI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 789 | 23:23 | 03:59 | Arrived |
| Fri, Nov 6 | Cairo (CAI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 789 | 01:02 | 05:37 | En route |
| Sat, Nov 7 | Cairo (CAI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 789 | 00:05 | 04:40 | En route |
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MS981 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of MS981 is 43% (Late on average 29 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 60% (Late on average 44 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
43
%
Late on average
29 minutes
Early
7
%
On time
37
%
30 mins late
50
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
60
%
Late on average
44 minutes
Early
30
%
On time
30
%
30 mins late
33
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
7
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight ms981?
Flight ms981 has departed (status: En route). Departure 00:05, estimated arrival 04:40 (updated Nov 7, 2026).Is flight ms981 on time today?
Flight ms981 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 00:05 and is estimated to arrive at 04:40.Has flight ms981 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ms981 is scheduled to depart at 00:05. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 00:05, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 7, 2026).When is flight ms981 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ms981 is scheduled to arrive at 05:00. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 04:40. Status is En route as of Nov 7, 2026.What route does flight ms981 fly?
Flight ms981 is operated by EgyptAir from Cairo (CAI) to Washington D.C. (IAD). Typical flight time is about 11 hours55 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.How can I check real-time status for flight ms981?
Track flight ms981 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight ms981 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ms981 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Nov 7, 2026). Contact EgyptAir or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight ms981 departed from Cairo?
Flight ms981 has departed from Cairo (CAI) at 00:05 (status: En route).
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