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 19 January 2026 Africa/Nairobi. The flight is expected to land at Kigali International Airport at 00:35 19 January 2026 Africa/Kigali. The flight will last about 1 hours 20 minutes.

Current status of KQ478 is Arrived Delayed by 1h 25m

KQ478 - KQA478 Kenya Airways (KQ)
NBO Nairobi Kenya
Flight NBO to KGL
KGL Kigali Rwanda
Arrived Delayed by 1h 25m
Departure Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA: NBOICAO: HKJK
Scheduled 00:05 19 January 2026
Actual 01:40 19 January 2026
1A 12
Arrival Kigali International Airport
IATA: KGLICAO: HRYR
Scheduled 00:35 19 January 2026
Actual 02:00 19 January 2026
None None
KQ478 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AF 3105, BA 7748, KL 4236
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 20 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: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: F-HBBA1
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Kigali
  • Current Time in Nairobi: Monday 2026-01-19 21:10 PM
  • Current Time in Kigali: Monday 2026-01-19 20:10 PM

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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) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 759 km (472 miles).

What is the current status of Kenya Airways KQ478 flight?

The current status of flight Kenya Airways KQ478 is Arrived Delayed by 1h 25m.

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

All Kenya Airways KQ478 flights are operated using Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

How many Kenya Airways KQ478 flights are operated a week?

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