Kenya Airways KQ478 Flight Status Today

International flight Kenya Airways KQ478 takes off from Nairobi (NBO) Kenya to Kigali (KGL) Rwanda. It's operated by Kenya Airways. The plane leaves Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 00:05 Africa/Nairobi. The flight is expected to land at Kigali International Airport at 00:35 Africa/Kigali. The flight will last about 1 hours 30 minutes.

KQ478 - KQA478 Kenya Airways (KQ)
NBO Nairobi Kenya
Flight NBO to KGL
KGL Kigali Rwanda
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA: NBOICAO: HKJK
Scheduled 00:05
1A 15
Arrival Kigali International Airport
IATA: KGLICAO: HRYR
Scheduled 00:35
None None
KQ478 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 30 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 759 kms / 472 miles
Airline
  • Kenya Airways
  • IATA: KQ
  • ICAO: KQA
  • Operating Days: Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 96
  • Freight capacity: 2.3 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Embraer 190
  • Callsign: F-HBBA1
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Kigali
  • Current Time in Nairobi: Monday 2026-02-09 09:54 AM
  • Current Time in Kigali: Monday 2026-02-09 08:54 AM

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Kenya Airways Flight KQ478 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Kenya Airways KQ478 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 30 minutes, with the flight distance of 759 km (472 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Kenya Airways KQ478 flight?

All Kenya Airways KQ478 flights are operated using Embraer 190 aircraft.

How many Kenya Airways KQ478 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Kenya Airways KQ478 is operated on Sunday.