Congo Airways 8Z490 flight status now

8Z490 - CGA490 Congo Airways (8Z)
NBO Nairobi Kenya
Flight NBO to ZNZ
ZNZ Zanzibar Tanzania
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA: NBOICAO: HKJK
Scheduled 09:20
None None
Arrival Zanzibar International Airport
IATA: ZNZICAO: HTZA
Scheduled None
None None
8Z490 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 599 kms / 372 miles
Airline
  • Congo Airways
  • IATA: 8Z
  • ICAO: CGA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Embraer E190LR
  • Callsign: KQA490
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
  • Current Time in Nairobi: Wednesday 2025-11-19 13:40 PM
  • Current Time in Zanzibar: Wednesday 2025-11-19 13:40 PM

International flight Congo Airways 8Z490 takes off from Nairobi (NBO) Kenya to Zanzibar (ZNZ) Tanzania. It's operated by Congo Airways. The plane leaves Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 09:20 Africa/Nairobi. The flight is expected to land at Zanzibar International Airport at None Africa/Dar_es_Salaam. The flight will last about 1 hours 20 minutes.

Similar flight route from Nairobi (NBO) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Air Tanzania TC233
Air Tanzania 		19/11/2025
06:50 		1 hours 20 minutes
08:10
Delta DL7564
Delta 		19/11/2025
01:30 		1 hours 16 minutes
02:50
World Ticket W1456
World Ticket 		19/11/2025
19:00 		1 hours 3 minutes
20:30
British Airways BA7765
British Airways 		19/11/2025
01:20 		1 hours 7 minutes
02:40
Saudia Airlines SV6923
Saudia Airlines 		19/11/2025
01:20 		1 hours 7 minutes
02:40
Precision Air PW4498
Precision Air 		19/11/2025
01:20 		1 hours 7 minutes
02:40
Precision Air PW4494
Precision Air 		19/11/2025
18:40 		1 hours 14 minutes
20:00
Kenya Airways KQ494
Kenya Airways 		19/11/2025
18:40 		1 hours 14 minutes
20:00

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 599 km (372 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Congo Airways 8Z490 flight?

All Congo Airways 8Z490 flights are operated using Embraer E190LR aircraft.

How many Congo Airways 8Z490 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Congo Airways 8Z490 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.