EK 9978 Frankfurt to Dubai Flight Status

Emirates Flight EK9978 from Frankfurt Airport FRA to Dubai World Central International Airport DWC is not scheduled for today June 5th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on May 31st, 2026.
Check the table below for EK9978's most recent flight history:

EK 9978 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
May 31 09:57 18:19
Landed Late
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May 24 09:05 17:24
En-Route
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May 17 08:41 16:36
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May 10 08:53 17:13
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May 03 07:20 17:45
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Emirates EK 9978 Frankfurt to Dubai Flight Information

Emirates Flight EK9978 connects Frankfurt, Germany to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, taking off from Frankfurt Airport FRA and landing at Dubai World Central International Airport DWC.

How long is the EK9978 flight from Frankfurt to Dubai?

The average flight time from Frankfurt to Dubai is 5 hours and 51 minutes. The flight distance is 4861 km / 3021 miles and the average flight speed is 812 km/h / 504 mph.

How many EK9978 flights are operated per week?

1 flight per week. The flight EK9978 is operated on Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Emirates Flight EK9978 Frankfurt to Dubai?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Emirates Flight EK9978 is 4.7/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest EK9978 flight?

The latest flight took off on Sunday, May 31st, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 18:19.

How else can the flight EK9978 be referenced as?

This Emirates flight can also be referenced as UAE9978, EK 9978, UAE 9978.

How often is flight EK9978 delayed?

On average, 20% of all EK9978 flights are delayed. The average delay is 104 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled EK9978 flight or baggage issues?

If your EK9978 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

See our EK9978 Flight Tracker above for more details.

EK9978 and Frankfurt FRA to Dubai DWC Flights

Other flights departing from Frankfurt FRA: AA705, CZ470, LH42, OS202

Other flights arriving at Dubai DWC: EK9887, EK9404, TK6398, EK9968

All flights connecting Frankfurt FRA to Dubai DWC.

EK9978 Emirates Flight: Frankfurt to Dubai Route Map

EK9978 Emirates Flight Map: Frankfurt to Dubai
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