EK 979 Dubai to Tehran Flight Status

Emirates Flight EK979 from Dubai International Airport DXB to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport IKA is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on January 12th, 2026.
Check the table below for EK979's most recent flight history:

EK 979 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jan 12 15:00 16:50
Unknown
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Jan 11 15:00 16:50
Cancelled
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Jan 10 15:00 16:50
Cancelled
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Jan 09 15:00 16:50
Cancelled
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Jan 08 15:32 16:50
Unknown
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Emirates EK 979 Dubai to Tehran Flight Information

Emirates Flight EK979 connects Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Tehran, Iran, taking off from Dubai International Airport DXB and landing at Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport IKA.

How long is the EK979 flight from Dubai to Tehran?

The average flight time from Dubai to Tehran is 1 hour and 45 minutes. The flight distance is 1200 km / 746 miles and the average flight speed is 616 km/h / 383 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Emirates Flight EK979 Dubai to Tehran?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Emirates Flight EK979 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest EK979 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, January 12th, 2026 with the flight status being Unknown on 16:50.

How else can the flight EK979 be referenced as?

This Emirates flight can also be referenced as UAE979, EK0979, EK 979, UAE 979.

How often is flight EK979 delayed?

On average, 0% of all EK979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 0 minutes.

See our EK979 Flight Tracker above for more details.

EK979 and Dubai DXB to Tehran IKA Flights

Other flights departing from Dubai DXB: IR641, 6K506, SV557, ME1431

Other flights arriving at Tehran IKA: TK880, IR641, IR1513, IR1511

All flights connecting Dubai DXB to Tehran IKA.

EK979 Emirates Flight: Dubai to Tehran Route Map

EK979 Emirates Flight Map: Dubai to Tehran
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