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- Type: International Flight
- Flight Duration: 8 hours 35 minutes
- Flight Distance: 6662 kms / 4140 miles
- Kenya Airways
- IATA: KQ
- ICAO: KQA
- Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Service type: Normal passenger
- Seats: 234
- Freight capacity: 40.2 tons
- Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
- Aircraft: Boeing 787-8
- Callsign: F-LDZA4
- Departure Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
- Arrival Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Current Time in Amsterdam: Wednesday 2025-11-19 15:24 PM
- Current Time in Nairobi: Wednesday 2025-11-19 17:24 PM
International flight Kenya Airways KQ117 takes off from Amsterdam (AMS) Netherlands to Nairobi (NBO) Kenya. It's operated by Kenya Airways. The plane leaves Amsterdam Airport Schiphol at 19:35 Europe/Amsterdam. The flight is expected to land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 06:10 Africa/Nairobi. The flight will last about 8 hours 35 minutes.
Kenya Airways KQ117 Flight Statistics

Kenya Airways KQ117 Flight Schedule and Histories
| Time | Departure | Arrival | Actual departure | Actual arrival |
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Sun 16 Nov
Scheduled On time |
Amsterdam (AMS)
2025-11-16T19:35
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Nairobi (NBO)
2025-11-17T06:10
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Fri 14 Nov
Scheduled On time |
Amsterdam (AMS)
2025-11-14T19:35
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Nairobi (NBO)
2025-11-15T06:10
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Tue 11 Nov
Scheduled On time |
Amsterdam (AMS)
2025-11-11T19:35
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Nairobi (NBO)
2025-11-12T06:10
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Sat 08 Nov
Scheduled On time |
Amsterdam (AMS)
2025-11-08T19:35
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Nairobi (NBO)
2025-11-09T06:10
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Fri 07 Nov
Scheduled On time |
Amsterdam (AMS)
2025-11-07T19:35
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Nairobi (NBO)
2025-11-08T06:10
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Tue 04 Nov
Scheduled Delayed by 2h 25m |
Amsterdam (AMS)
2025-11-04T19:35
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Nairobi (NBO)
2025-11-05T06:10
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Sun 02 Nov
Departed On time |
Amsterdam (AMS)
2025-11-02T19:35
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Nairobi (NBO)
2025-11-03T06:10
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2025-11-02T19:35
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Sat 01 Nov
Departed On time |
Amsterdam (AMS)
2025-11-01T19:35
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Nairobi (NBO)
2025-11-02T06:10
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2025-11-01T19:30
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Thu 30 Oct
Scheduled On time |
Amsterdam (AMS)
2025-10-30T19:35
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Nairobi (NBO)
2025-10-31T06:10
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Sun 26 Oct
Scheduled On time |
Amsterdam (AMS)
2025-10-26T19:35
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Nairobi (NBO)
2025-10-27T06:10
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Similar flight route from Amsterdam (AMS) to Nairobi (NBO)
| Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
|
KL565 KLM |
19/11/2025 11:35 |
8 hours 25 minutes 22:00 |
|
DL9585 Delta |
19/11/2025 11:35 |
8 hours 25 minutes 22:00 |
|
DL7531 Delta |
19/11/2025 19:35 |
8 hours 35 minutes 06:10 |
|
AZ5532 Alitalia |
19/11/2025 19:35 |
8 hours 35 minutes 06:10 |
|
AF5190 Air France |
19/11/2025 11:35 |
8 hours 25 minutes 22:00 |
|
UX3889 Air Europa |
19/11/2025 19:35 |
8 hours 35 minutes 06:10 |
|
DL7544 Delta |
19/11/2025 19:35 |
8 hours 35 minutes 06:10 |
|
KL4140 KLM |
19/11/2025 19:35 |
8 hours 35 minutes 06:10 |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Nairobi?
On average, nonstop flight takes 8 hour(s) 35 minutes, with the flight distance of 6662 km (4140 miles).
What type of aircraft is used for the Kenya Airways KQ117 flight?
All Kenya Airways KQ117 flights are operated using Boeing 787-8 aircraft.
Which terminal the flight Kenya Airways KQ117 is arriving at?
Flight Kenya Airways KQ117 arrives in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at Terminal 1A.
How many Kenya Airways KQ117 flights are operated a week?
7 flights per week. The Flight Kenya Airways KQ117 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .
