Emirates EK979 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the EK979 flight operated by Emirates on May 9, 2026, scheduled to fly from Dubai (DXB) to Tehran (IKA), has experienced a change in flight status: the originally scheduled departure time has been delayed, and the new departure time is 4:39 PM , with a new arrival time of 5:54 PM (local time in Tehran, UTC+3.5) . Trip.com will continue to keep you updated on the latest flight status.
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Delayed
Your flight is about 0m late
2h 10m
Check-in Counter
AREA 1-5
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Delayed
Your flight is about 1h 39m late
2h 10m
Check-in Counter
AREA 1-5
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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EK979 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the EK979 flight flying from Dubai to Tehran on 5/9/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 777-300ER. This aircraft has been in service for 9y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with Up to 436 seats.
Boeing 777-300ER
Punctuality (Departure)
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Punctuality (Arrival)
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Early on average
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Age
9y, 10m
Seats
Up to 436
Flight Distance
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Economy
Premium Economy
Business
First
In-Flight Services
Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
81 cm
More legroom than on 40% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-4-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
--
Reclining Angle
2-4-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (free)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
152 cm
More legroom than on 17% of flights
52 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (free)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
175 cm
Legroom
52 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for EK979
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, May 7 | Dubai (DXB) | Tehran (IKA) | B77W | 3:00 PM | 4:40 PM | Scheduled |
| Fri, May 8 | Dubai (DXB) | Tehran (IKA) | B77W | 3:00 PM | 4:15 PM | Delayed |
| Sat, May 9 | Dubai (DXB) | Tehran (IKA) | B77W | 4:39 PM | 5:54 PM | Delayed |
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