EgyptAir MS981 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the MS981 flight operated by EgyptAir on Oct 22, 2026, flying from Cairo (CAI) to Washington D.C. (IAD), departed at 12:37 AM and is expected to arrive at 5:15 AM (local time in Washington D.C., UTC-4) and land at Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 34m late
11h 50m
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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 5:15 AM.
11h 50m
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Baggage
21
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
11h 50m
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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 10/22/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 7y, 7m. The aircraft is equipped with 309 seats.
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
30
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
53
%
Late on average
56 minutes
Age
7y, 7m
Seats
309
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
76 cm
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
152 cm
Legroom
51 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for MS981
Trip.com historical records show that the last MS981 flight departed on Tue, Oct 20 from CAI at approximately 12:52 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in IAD at 5:44 AM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Oct 10 | Cairo (CAI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 789 | 12:54 AM | 5:42 AM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 13 | Cairo (CAI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 789 | 12:33 AM | 5:03 AM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 15 | Cairo (CAI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 789 | 2:21 AM | 7:06 AM | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Cairo (CAI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 789 | 1:03 AM | 5:45 AM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Cairo (CAI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 789 | 12:52 AM | 5:44 AM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Cairo (CAI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 789 | 12:37 AM | 5:15 AM | En route |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Cairo (CAI) | Washington D.C. (IAD) | 789 | 12:20 AM | 5:10 AM | Scheduled |
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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 30% (Late on average 35 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 53% (Late on average 56 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
30
%
Late on average
35 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
30
%
30 mins late
67
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
53
%
Late on average
56 minutes
Early
13
%
On time
40
%
30 mins late
40
%
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 12:37 AM, estimated arrival 5:15 AM (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight ms981 on time today?
Flight ms981 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 12:37 AM and is estimated to arrive at 5:15 AM.Has flight ms981 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ms981 is scheduled to depart at 12:20 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 12:37 AM, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight ms981 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ms981 is scheduled to arrive at 5:10 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 5:15 AM. Status is En route as of Oct 22, 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 hours50 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.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 Oct 22, 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 12:37 AM (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight ms981?
Flight ms981 usually flies a Boeing 787-9 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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