Kenya Airways KQ101 flight status now

Current status of KQ101 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 6 hours, 45 minutes

KQ101 - KQA101 Kenya Airways (KQ)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to NBO
NBO Nairobi Kenya
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 6 hours, 45 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 17:25 17 November 2025
Actual 17:25 17 November 2025
4 12
Arrival Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA: NBOICAO: HKJK
Scheduled 05:00 18 November 2025
Estimated 05:10 18 November 2025
1A None
KQ101 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: DL 7541, VS 6001
  • Flight Duration: 8 hours 35 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 6827 kms / 4242 miles
Airline
  • Kenya Airways
  • IATA: KQ
  • ICAO: KQA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 234
  • Freight capacity: 40.2 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-8
  • Callsign: F-LMML10
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
  • Current Time in London: Monday 2025-11-17 19:25 PM
  • Current Time in Nairobi: Monday 2025-11-17 22:25 PM

International flight Kenya Airways KQ101 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to Nairobi (NBO) Kenya. It's operated by Kenya Airways. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 17:25 17 November 2025 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 05:00 18 November 2025 Africa/Nairobi. The flight will last about 8 hours 35 minutes.

Kenya Airways KQ101 Flight Statistics

Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
FLIGHT NO KQ101
AIRPLANE Boeing 787-8
ON TIME 12
DELAYED 2
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 25
DELAYED 5
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 46
DELAYED 14
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 63
DELAYED 21
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Kenya Airways KQ101 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Mon 17 Nov
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2025-11-17T17:25
Nairobi (NBO) 2025-11-18T05:00
2025-11-17T17:27
Sun 16 Nov
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2025-11-16T17:25
Nairobi (NBO) 2025-11-17T05:00
2025-11-16T17:33
Sat 15 Nov
Departed Delayed by 20m
London (LHR) 2025-11-15T17:25
Nairobi (NBO) 2025-11-16T05:00
2025-11-15T17:21
Fri 14 Nov
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2025-11-14T17:25
Nairobi (NBO) 2025-11-15T05:00
Thu 13 Nov
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2025-11-13T17:25
Nairobi (NBO) 2025-11-14T05:00
Wed 12 Nov
Departed Delayed by 30m
London (LHR) 2025-11-12T17:25
Nairobi (NBO) 2025-11-13T05:00
2025-11-12T17:38
Tue 11 Nov
Departed Delayed by 20m
London (LHR) 2025-11-11T17:25
Nairobi (NBO) 2025-11-12T05:00
2025-11-11T17:35
Mon 10 Nov
Scheduled On time
London (LHR) 2025-11-10T17:25
Nairobi (NBO) 2025-11-11T05:00
Sun 09 Nov
Departed Delayed by 25m
London (LHR) 2025-11-09T17:25
Nairobi (NBO) 2025-11-10T05:00
2025-11-09T17:25
Thu 06 Nov
Departed On time
London (LHR) 2025-11-06T17:25
Nairobi (NBO) 2025-11-07T05:00
2025-11-06T17:38

Similar flight route from London (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
British Airways BA65
British Airways 		17/11/2025
09:50 		8 hours 55 minutes
21:40
Delta DL7541
Delta 		17/11/2025
17:25 		8 hours 35 minutes
05:00
Virgin Atlantic VS6001
Virgin Atlantic 		17/11/2025
17:25 		8 hours 35 minutes
05:00
Iberia IB3517
Iberia 		17/11/2025
09:50 		9 hours 19 minutes
21:40
American Airlines AA6653
American Airlines 		17/11/2025
09:50 		8 hours 50 minutes
21:40
LAM TM7101
LAM 		17/11/2025
18:25 		8 hours 35 minutes
05:00
British Airways BA63
British Airways 		17/11/2025
18:50 		9 hours 5 minutes
05:55
British Airways BA47
British Airways 		17/11/2025
12:05 		5 hours 24 minutes
23:05

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from London to Nairobi?

On average, nonstop flight takes 8 hour(s) 35 minutes, with the flight distance of 6827 km (4242 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Kenya Airways KQ101 flight?

All Kenya Airways KQ101 flights are operated using Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Kenya Airways KQ101 is arriving at?

Flight Kenya Airways KQ101 arrives in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at Terminal 1A.

How many Kenya Airways KQ101 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Kenya Airways KQ101 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .