Kenya Airways KQ279 flight status now

KQ279 - KQA279 Kenya Airways (KQ)
MRU Mauritius Mauritius
Flight MRU to NBO
NBO Nairobi Kenya
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA: MRUICAO: FIMP
Scheduled 03:55
None None
Arrival Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA: NBOICAO: HKJK
Scheduled 07:10
1A None
KQ279 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 3092 kms / 1921 miles
Airline
  • Kenya Airways
  • IATA: KQ
  • ICAO: KQA
  • Operating Days: Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Embraer 190
  • Callsign: KQA279
  • Departure Timezone: Indian/Mauritius
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
  • Current Time in Mauritius: Tuesday 2025-11-18 05:46 AM
  • Current Time in Nairobi: Tuesday 2025-11-18 04:46 AM

International flight Kenya Airways KQ279 takes off from Mauritius (MRU) Mauritius to Nairobi (NBO) Kenya. It's operated by Kenya Airways. The plane leaves Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport at 03:55 Indian/Mauritius. The flight is expected to land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 07:10 Africa/Nairobi. The flight will last about 4 hours 15 minutes.

Similar flight route from Mauritius (MRU) to Nairobi (NBO)

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Mauritius to Nairobi?

On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 15 minutes, with the flight distance of 3092 km (1921 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Kenya Airways KQ279 flight?

All Kenya Airways KQ279 flights are operated using Embraer 190 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Kenya Airways KQ279 is arriving at?

Flight Kenya Airways KQ279 arrives in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at Terminal 1A.

How many Kenya Airways KQ279 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Kenya Airways KQ279 is operated on Sunday.