Emirates
EK778 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com real-time data, flight EK778 operated by Emirates from Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town (CPT) on Jul 26, 2026 has departed at 11:04 (Local time in Dubai, UTC+4) and is expected to arrive at 18:12 (Local time in Cape Town, UTC+2) at Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
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Sun, Jul 26
Mon, Jul 27
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 11m late
9h 40m
Check-in Counter
AREA 1-5
Boarding Gate
B12
Arrival Gate
A3
Baggage
1
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En route
Your flight has departed Dubai and is expected to arrive in Cape Town at 18:12.
9h 40m
Check-in Counter
AREA 1-5
Boarding Gate
A18
Arrival Gate
B1
Baggage
3
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
9h 40m
Check-in Counter
AREA 1-5
Boarding Gate
C1
Arrival Gate
A3
Baggage
3
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EK778 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the EK778 flight flying from Dubai to Cape Town on 7/26/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A350 XWB. This aircraft has been in service for 8m. The aircraft is equipped with 312 seats.
Airbus A350 XWB
Punctuality (Departure)
28
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
88
%
Late on average
10 minutes
Age
8m
Seats
312
Distance
--
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seating Plan
--
Legroom
47 cm
Seat width better than on 89% of flights
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
99 cm
Legroom
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-3-2
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
112 cm
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width better than on 89% of flights
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for EK778
Trip.com historical records show that the last EK778 flight departed on Sat, Jul 25 from DXB at approximately 11:09. This flight is expected to arrrive in CPT at 18:16.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Tue, Jul 21 | Dubai (DXB) | Cape Town (CPT) | 359 | 11:52 | 18:50 | Arrived |
| Wed, Jul 22 | Dubai (DXB) | Cape Town (CPT) | 359 | 11:23 | 18:23 | Arrived |
| Thu, Jul 23 | Dubai (DXB) | Cape Town (CPT) | 359 | 11:26 | 18:34 | Arrived |
| Fri, Jul 24 | Dubai (DXB) | Cape Town (CPT) | 359 | 10:56 | 18:07 | Arrived |
| Sat, Jul 25 | Dubai (DXB) | Cape Town (CPT) | 359 | 11:09 | 18:16 | Arrived |
| Sun, Jul 26 | Dubai (DXB) | Cape Town (CPT) | 359 | 11:04 | 18:12 | En route |
| Mon, Jul 27 | Dubai (DXB) | Cape Town (CPT) | 359 | 10:25 | 18:05 | Scheduled |
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EK778 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of EK778 is 28% (Late on average 42 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 88% (Late on average 10 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
28
%
Late on average
42 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
28
%
30 mins late
56
%
60 mins late
16
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
88
%
Late on average
10 minutes
Early
20
%
On time
68
%
30 mins late
12
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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