EK 9988 Chicago to Dubai Flight Status

Emirates Flight EK9988 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD to Dubai World Central International Airport DWC is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on May 30th, 2026.
Check the table below for EK9988's most recent flight history:

EK 9988 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
May 30 16:05 15:03
Delayed
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May 23 17:31 16:30
Unknown
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May 20 13:56 12:14
Delayed
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May 16 18:31 17:05
Delayed
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May 09 15:16 14:03
Delayed
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Emirates EK 9988 Chicago to Dubai Flight Information

Emirates Flight EK9988 connects Chicago, United States to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD and landing at Dubai World Central International Airport DWC.

How long is the EK9988 flight from Chicago to Dubai?

The average flight time from Chicago to Dubai is 13 hours and 46 minutes. The flight distance is 11667 km / 7250 miles and the average flight speed is 850 km/h / 528 mph.

How many EK9988 flights are operated per week?

1 flight per week. The flight EK9988 is operated on Saturday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Emirates Flight EK9988 Chicago to Dubai?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Emirates Flight EK9988 is 2.7/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest EK9988 flight?

The latest flight took off on Sunday, May 31st, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 15:03.

How else can the flight EK9988 be referenced as?

This Emirates flight can also be referenced as UAE9988, EK 9988, UAE 9988.

How often is flight EK9988 delayed?

On average, 80% of all EK9988 flights are delayed. The average delay is 172 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled EK9988 flight or baggage issues?

If your EK9988 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.

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EK9988 and Chicago ORD to Dubai DWC Flights

Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: AA4412, DL5607, WN3685, UA881

Other flights arriving at Dubai DWC: EK9873, Y61011, 6E9261, SH502

All flights connecting Chicago ORD to Dubai DWC.

EK9988 Emirates Flight: Chicago to Dubai Route Map

EK9988 Emirates Flight Map: Chicago to Dubai
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