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 28 February 2026 Europe/Amsterdam. The flight is expected to land at Edinburgh Airport at 12:40 28 February 2026 Europe/London. The flight will last about 1 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of KQ1279 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 4 hours, 11 minutes

KQ1279 - KQA1279 Kenya Airways (KQ)
AMS Amsterdam Netherlands
Flight AMS to EDI
EDI Edinburgh United Kingdom
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 4 hours, 11 minutes
Departure Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
IATA: AMSICAO: EHAM
Scheduled 12:15 28 February 2026
2 D52
Arrival Edinburgh Airport
IATA: EDIICAO: EGPH
Scheduled 12:40 28 February 2026
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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 25 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: Airbus A321neo
  • Callsign: KQA1279
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in Amsterdam: Saturday 2026-02-28 08:04 AM
  • Current Time in Edinburgh: Saturday 2026-02-28 07:04 AM

Flight routes similar to Kenya Airways KQ1279

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KLM KL929
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KLM KL923
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Delta DL9296
Delta 		28/02/2026
12:15 		1 hours 25 minutes
12:40
KLM KL927
KLM 		28/02/2026
12:15 		1 hours 25 minutes
12:40
easyJet U23302
easyJet 		28/02/2026
10:10 		1 hours 35 minutes
10:45
SAS SK6732
SAS 		28/02/2026
08:55 		1 hours 25 minutes
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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) 25 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 Airbus A321neo 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.