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EK256 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the EK256 flight operated by Emirates on Nov 6, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Mexico City (MEX) to Dubai (DXB). The flight is expected to depart at 7:40 PM (local time in Mexico City, UTC-6) and land at 12:30 AM (local time in Dubai, UTC+4) .
Thu, Nov 5
Fri, Nov 6
Sat, Nov 7
MEX-DXB

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Mexico City(MEX)
7:40 PM
Scheduled: 7:40 PM, Nov 5
Mexico City International Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 18h 50m
BCN
26h
Dubai(DXB)
12:30 AM
Scheduled: 12:30 AM, Nov 7
Dubai International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
F3
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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MEX-DXB

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Mexico City(MEX)
7:40 PM
Scheduled: 7:40 PM, Nov 6
Mexico City International Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 18h 50m
BCN
25h 45m
Dubai(DXB)
12:30 AM
Scheduled: 12:30 AM, Nov 8
Dubai International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
F3
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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BCN-DXB

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Barcelona(BCN)
3:05 PM
Scheduled: 3:05 PM, Nov 7
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 6h 25m
Dubai(DXB)
12:30 AM
Scheduled: 12:30 AM, Nov 8
Dubai International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
251-263
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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EK256 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the EK256 flight flying from Mexico City to Dubai on 11/6/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 777-200. This aircraft has been in service for 18y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with Up to 266 seats.
flight status
Boeing 777-200
Punctuality (Departure)
70 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
87 %
Early on average
1 minute
Age
18y, 4m
Seats
Up to 266
Flight Distance
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Flight History for EK256

Trip.com historical records show that the last EK256 flight departed on Thu, Nov 5 from MEX at approximately 7:40 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in DXB at 12:30 AM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Nov 1 Mexico City (MEX) Dubai (DXB) B77L 7:57 PM 12:57 AM Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Mexico City (MEX) Dubai (DXB) B77L 8:07 PM 12:33 AM Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Mexico City (MEX) Dubai (DXB) B77L 8:02 PM 1:01 AM Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Mexico City (MEX) Dubai (DXB) B77L 9:06 PM 1:36 AM En route
Thu, Nov 5 Mexico City (MEX) Dubai (DXB) 772 7:40 PM 12:30 AM Scheduled
Fri, Nov 6 Mexico City (MEX) Dubai (DXB) B772 7:40 PM 12:30 AM Scheduled
Sat, Nov 7 Barcelona (BCN) Dubai (DXB) B772 3:05 PM 12:30 AM Scheduled

EK256 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of EK256 is 70% (Late on average 28 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Early on average 1 minute).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70 %
Late on average 28 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
70 %
30 mins late
20 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87 %
Early on average 1 minute
Early
60 %
On time
27 %
30 mins late
13 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ek256?

    Flight ek256 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 7:40 PM, arrival 12:30 AM (updated Nov 6, 2026).
  • Flight ek256 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 7:40 PM, with arrival at 12:30 AM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ek256 is scheduled to depart at 7:40 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 7:40 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 6, 2026).
  • Flight ek256 is scheduled to arrive at 12:30 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 12:30 AM. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 6, 2026.
  • Flight ek256 is operated by Emirates from Mexico City (MEX) to Dubai (DXB). Typical flight time is about 18 hours50 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight ek256 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If ek256 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 6, 2026). Contact Emirates or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight ek256 has not departed from Mexico City (MEX) yet and is currently on schedule for 7:40 PM.

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10 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Mexico City 14:30 | Dubai 00:30

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