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MS981 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MS981 flight operated by EgyptAir on Nov 12, 2026, flying from Cairo (CAI) to Washington D.C. (IAD), departed at 12:05 AM and is expected to arrive at 4:40 AM (local time in Washington D.C., UTC-5) and land at Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
CAI-WAS

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En route
Your flight has departed Cairo and is expected to arrive in Washington D.C. at 4:36 AM.
Cairo(CAI)
12:01 AM
Scheduled: 11:55 PM, Nov 11
Cairo Intl. Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 12h 5m
Washington D.C.(IAD)
4:36 AM
Scheduled: 5:00 AM, Nov 12
Dulles International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
21
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CAI-WAS

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En route
Your flight has departed Cairo and is expected to arrive in Washington D.C. at 4:40 AM.
Cairo(CAI)
12:05 AM
Scheduled: 12:05 AM, Nov 12
Cairo Intl. Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 11h 55m
Washington D.C.(IAD)
4:40 AM
Scheduled: 5:00 AM, Nov 12
Dulles International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
21
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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 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 7y, 8m. The aircraft is equipped with 309 seats.
flight status
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
47 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
57 %
Late on average
44 minutes
Age
7y, 8m
Seats
309
Flight Distance
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Flight History for MS981

Trip.com historical records show that the last MS981 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from CAI at approximately 12:01 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in IAD at 4:36 AM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Thu, Nov 5 Cairo (CAI) Washington D.C. (IAD) 789 11:23 PM 3:59 AM Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Cairo (CAI) Washington D.C. (IAD) 789 1:01 AM 5:39 AM Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Cairo (CAI) Washington D.C. (IAD) 789 1:03 AM 5:39 AM Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Cairo (CAI) Washington D.C. (IAD) 789 12:06 AM 4:53 AM Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Cairo (CAI) Washington D.C. (IAD) 789 12:16 AM 4:53 AM Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Cairo (CAI) Washington D.C. (IAD) 789 12:01 AM 4:36 AM En route
Thu, Nov 12 Cairo (CAI) Washington D.C. (IAD) 789 12:05 AM 4:40 AM En route

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 47% (Late on average 29 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 57% (Late on average 44 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
47 %
Late on average 29 minutes
Early
7 %
On time
40 %
30 mins late
43 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
57 %
Late on average 44 minutes
Early
33 %
On time
23 %
30 mins late
37 %
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 12:05 AM, estimated arrival 4:40 AM (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight ms981 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 12:05 AM and is estimated to arrive at 4:40 AM.
  • Flight ms981 is scheduled to depart at 12:05 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 12:05 AM, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight ms981 is scheduled to arrive at 5:00 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 4:40 AM. Status is En route as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • 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 Thursday.
  • 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 ms981 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Nov 12, 2026). Contact EgyptAir or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight ms981 has departed from Cairo (CAI) at 12:05 AM (status: En route).

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Time on arrival: Cairo 11:40 | Washington D.C. 04:40

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