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MS986 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MS986 flight operated by EgyptAir on Sep 19, 2026, flying from New York (JFK) to Cairo (CAI), departed at 2:50 PM and is expected to arrive at 7:18 AM (local time in Cairo, UTC+3) and land at Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI).
Sat, Sep 19
NYC-CAI

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En route
Your flight has departed New York and is expected to arrive in Cairo at 7:18 AM.
New York(JFK)
2:50 PM
Scheduled: 12:55 PM, Sep 19
John F Kennedy Intl. Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 10h 30m
Cairo(CAI)
7:18 AM
Scheduled: 6:25 AM, Sep 20
Cairo Intl. Airport T3
Check-in Counter
H
Boarding Gate
4
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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MS986

MS986 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MS986 flight flying from New York to Cairo on 9/20/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A350-900. This aircraft has been in service for 5m. The aircraft is equipped with 340 seats.
flight status
Airbus A350-900
Punctuality (Departure)
30%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97%
Early on average
19 minutes
Age
5m
Seats
340
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seat Information
79 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
112 cm
Legroom
56 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for MS986

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DateAirportAircraft ModelDepartureArrivalStatus
DepartureArrival
Sun, Sep 13New York (JFK)Cairo (CAI)3591:30 PM6:27 AMArrived
Mon, Sep 14New York (JFK)Cairo (CAI)3591:41 PM6:08 AMArrived
Tue, Sep 15New York (JFK)Cairo (CAI)3591:53 PM6:54 AMArrived
Wed, Sep 16New York (JFK)Cairo (CAI)3591:27 PM6:10 AMArrived
Thu, Sep 17New York (JFK)Cairo (CAI)3591:33 PM5:58 AMArrived
Fri, Sep 18New York (JFK)Cairo (CAI)3591:26 PM5:40 AMArrived
Sat, Sep 19New York (JFK)Cairo (CAI)3592:50 PM7:18 AMEn route
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MS986 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of MS986 is 30% (Late on average 36 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 19 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
30%
Late on average 36 minutes
Early
0%
On time
30%
30 mins late
60%
60 mins late
10%
90 mins late
0%
Canceled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97%
Early on average 19 minutes
Early
87%
On time
10%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Canceled
0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ms986?

    Flight ms986 has departed (status: En route). Departure 2:50 PM, estimated arrival 7:18 AM (updated Sep 20, 2026).
  • Flight ms986 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 2:50 PM and is estimated to arrive at 7:18 AM.
  • Flight ms986 is scheduled to depart at 12:55 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 2:50 PM, and the current status is En route (updated Sep 20, 2026).
  • Flight ms986 is scheduled to arrive at 6:25 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 7:18 AM. Status is En route as of Sep 20, 2026.
  • For flight ms986, the departure terminal is T1 and the boarding gate is 4. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight ms986 is operated by EgyptAir from New York (JFK) to Cairo (CAI). Typical flight time is about 10 hours30 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.
  • Track flight ms986 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 ms986 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Sep 20, 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 ms986 has departed from New York (JFK) at 2:50 PM (status: En route).
  • Flight ms986 usually flies a Airbus A350-900 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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