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MS988 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the MS988 flight operated by EgyptAir on Nov 11, 2026 is scheduled to fly from New York (EWR) to Cairo (CAI). The flight is expected to depart at 12:00 (local time in New York, UTC-5) and land at 05:15 (local time in Cairo, UTC+2) .
Mon, Nov 9
Wed, Nov 11
NYC-CAI

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 46m early
New York(EWR)
11:48
Scheduled: 12:00, Nov 9
Newark Liberty International Airport B
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 10h 15m
Cairo(CAI)
04:29
Scheduled: 05:15, Nov 10
Cairo International Airport T3
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NYC-CAI

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
New York(EWR)
12:00
Scheduled: 12:00, Nov 11
Newark Liberty International Airport B
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 10h 15m
Cairo(CAI)
05:15
Scheduled: 05:15, Nov 12
Cairo International Airport T3
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Boarding Gate
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MS988 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the MS988 flight flying from New York to Cairo on 11/11/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A350 XWB. This aircraft has been in service for 6y, 6m. The aircraft is equipped with 340 seats.
flight status
Airbus A350 XWB
Punctuality (Departure)
67 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Early on average
6 minutes
Age
6y, 6m
Seats
340
Distance
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Flight History for MS988

Trip.com historical records show that the last MS988 flight departed on Mon, Nov 9 from EWR at approximately 11:48. This flight is expected to arrrive in CAI at 04:29.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Wed, Oct 28 New York (EWR) Cairo (CAI) 789 13:22 05:54 Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 New York (EWR) Cairo (CAI) 789 13:35 05:18 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 New York (EWR) Cairo (CAI) 789 12:15 04:54 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 New York (EWR) Cairo (CAI) 789 13:10 04:53 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 New York (EWR) Cairo (CAI) 789 13:11 05:04 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 New York (EWR) Cairo (CAI) 789 11:48 04:29 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 New York (EWR) Cairo (CAI) 359 12:00 05:15 Scheduled

MS988 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of MS988 is 67% (Late on average 45 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 6 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67 %
Late on average 45 minutes
Early
3 %
On time
63 %
30 mins late
20 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Early on average 6 minutes
Early
87 %
On time
7 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ms988?

    Flight ms988 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 12:00, arrival 05:15 (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight ms988 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 12:00, with arrival at 05:15. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ms988 is scheduled to depart at 12:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 12:00, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight ms988 is scheduled to arrive at 05:15. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 05:15. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • Flight ms988 is operated by EgyptAir from New York (EWR) to Cairo (CAI). Typical flight time is about 10 hours15 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight ms988 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 ms988 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 11, 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 ms988 has not departed from New York (EWR) yet and is currently on schedule for 12:00.
  • Flight ms988 usually flies a Airbus A350 XWB 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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