Kenya Airways KQ1279 Flight Status Today

International flight Kenya Airways KQ1279 takes off from Amsterdam (AMS) Netherlands to Edinburgh (EDI) United Kingdom. It's operated by Kenya Airways. The plane leaves Amsterdam Airport Schiphol at 12:15 29 December 2025 Europe/Amsterdam. The flight is expected to land at Edinburgh Airport at 12:45 29 December 2025 Europe/London. The flight will last about 1 hours 30 minutes.

Current status of KQ1279 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 8 hours, 24 minutes

KQ1279 - KQA1279 Kenya Airways (KQ)
AMS Amsterdam Netherlands
Flight AMS to EDI
EDI Edinburgh United Kingdom
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 8 hours, 24 minutes
Departure Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
IATA: AMSICAO: EHAM
Scheduled 12:15 29 December 2025
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Arrival Edinburgh Airport
IATA: EDIICAO: EGPH
Scheduled 12:45 29 December 2025
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KQ1279 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AR 7808, BT 6026, DL 9296, MF 9748, SK 6734, VS 6977
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 30 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 667 kms / 415 miles
Airline
  • Kenya Airways
  • IATA: KQ
  • ICAO: KQA
  • Operating Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 170
  • Freight capacity: 8.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: KQA1279
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in Amsterdam: Monday 2025-12-29 03:51 AM
  • Current Time in Edinburgh: Monday 2025-12-29 02:51 AM

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Kenya Airways Flight KQ1279 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Kenya Airways KQ1279 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 30 minutes, with the flight distance of 667 km (415 miles).

What is the current status of Kenya Airways KQ1279 flight?

The current status of flight Kenya Airways KQ1279 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Kenya Airways KQ1279 flight?

All Kenya Airways KQ1279 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

How many Kenya Airways KQ1279 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Kenya Airways KQ1279 is operated on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.