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| May 13 | LEJ | HRG | 22:39 | 02:44 |
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| Oct 22 | LEJ | HRG | 16:11 | 21:17 |
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| Oct 18 | LEJ | HRG | 18:47 | 23:41 |
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| Oct 15 | LEJ | HRG | 15:43 | 20:50 |
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| Oct 08 | LEJ | HRG | 15:55 | 20:55 |
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| Oct 04 | LEJ | HRG | 19:54 | 00:55 |
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| Oct 01 | LEJ | HRG | 16:08 | 21:14 |
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Air Cairo Flight SM2979 connects Leipzig, Germany to Hurghada, Egypt, taking off from Leipzig Halle Airport LEJ and landing at Hurghada International Airport HRG.
How long is the SM2979 flight from Leipzig to Hurghada?
The average flight time from Leipzig to Hurghada is 3 hours and 54 minutes. The flight distance is 3247 km / 2017 miles and the average flight speed is 840 km/h / 522 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Air Cairo Flight SM2979 Leipzig to Hurghada?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Air Cairo Flight SM2979 is 4.4/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest SM2979 flight?
The latest flight took off on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 02:44.
How else can the flight SM2979 be referenced as?
This Air Cairo flight can also be referenced as MSC2979, SM 2979, MSC 2979.
How often is flight SM2979 delayed?
On average, 57% of all SM2979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 67 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled SM2979 flight or baggage issues?
If your SM2979 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 SM2979 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Claim compensation for your flight delay or cancellation!
Flight delays happen, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept them. You may be entitled to as much as 600€ in compensation if your flight has been delayed, cancelled or overbooked within the last three years. Claim Compensation Now >
Other flights departing from Leipzig LEJ: 3S708, 3S116, X38957, I98868
Other flights arriving at Hurghada HRG: X3698, X3372, SM554, NP7304
All flights connecting Leipzig LEJ to Hurghada HRG.
