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 Europe/Amsterdam. The flight is expected to land at Edinburgh Airport at 12:45 Europe/London. The flight will last about 1 hours 30 minutes.

KQ1279 - KQA1279 Kenya Airways (KQ)
AMS Amsterdam Netherlands
Flight AMS to EDI
EDI Edinburgh United Kingdom
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
IATA: AMSICAO: EHAM
Scheduled 12:15
2 D22
Arrival Edinburgh Airport
IATA: EDIICAO: EGPH
Scheduled 12:45
None None
KQ1279 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • 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: Sunday 2026-01-18 05:46 AM
  • Current Time in Edinburgh: Sunday 2026-01-18 04:46 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 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.