Emirates
EK778 Flight Status (Dubai to Cape Town)
According to Trip.com real-time data, the EK778 flight operated by Emirates on Jul 26, 2026, flying from Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town (CPT), departed at 11:04 and is expected to arrive at 18:12 (local time in Cape Town, UTC+2) and land at Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
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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 and Cabin Information - Dubai to Cape Town on Emirates
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 A350-900. This aircraft has been in service for 8m. The aircraft is equipped with 312 seats.
Airbus A350-900
Punctuality (Departure)
28
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
88
%
Late on average
10 minutes
Age
8m
Seats
312
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seat Information
--
Legroom
47 cm
Seat width better than on 89% of flights
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
99 cm
Legroom
50 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
2-3-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
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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EK778 Recent Flight History and Status - Emirates
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 Model | 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, Departure, and Arrival Trends
Review EK778 on-time performance based on recent trips, including departure punctuality, arrival punctuality, average delays, and early arrival trends to better understand overall flight reliability. Based on the average performance of EK778 flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of EK778 is 28% (Late on average 42 minutes), while 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
%
Canceled
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
%
Canceled
0
%
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