Kenya Airways KQ479 Flight Status Today

International flight Kenya Airways KQ479 takes off from Kigali (KGL) Rwanda to Nairobi (NBO) Kenya. It's operated by Kenya Airways. The plane leaves Kigali International Airport at 01:40 01 March 2026 Africa/Kigali. The flight is expected to land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 04:10 01 March 2026 Africa/Nairobi. The flight will last about 1 hours 31 minutes.

Current status of KQ479 is Arrived On time

KQ479 - KQA479 Kenya Airways (KQ)
KGL Kigali Rwanda
Flight KGL to NBO
NBO Nairobi Kenya
Arrived On time
Departure Kigali International Airport
IATA: KGLICAO: HRYR
Scheduled 01:40 01 March 2026
Actual 01:20 01 March 2026
None None
Arrival Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA: NBOICAO: HKJK
Scheduled 04:10 01 March 2026
Actual 03:51 01 March 2026
1A None
KQ479 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: KL 4155
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 31 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 759 kms / 472 miles
Airline
  • Kenya Airways
  • IATA: KQ
  • ICAO: KQA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 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-HKJK3
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Kigali
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
  • Current Time in Kigali: Sunday 2026-03-01 13:44 PM
  • Current Time in Nairobi: Sunday 2026-03-01 14:44 PM

Kenya Airways KQ479 Flight Statistics

Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
FLIGHT NO KQ479
AIRPLANE Embraer 190
ON TIME 12
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 2
ON TIME 26
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 4
ON TIME 50
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 4
ON TIME 77
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 5
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Kenya Airways KQ479 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Thu 26 Feb
Cancelled
Kigali (KGL) 2026-02-26T03:40
Nairobi (NBO) 2026-02-26T06:10
Thu 15 Jan
Arrived On time
Kigali (KGL) 2026-01-15T03:40
Nairobi (NBO) 2026-01-15T06:10
2026-01-15T02:57
2026-01-15T05:34
Wed 19 Nov
Scheduled On time
Kigali (KGL) 2025-11-19T03:40
Nairobi (NBO) 2025-11-19T06:10
Tue 18 Nov
Arrived On time
Kigali (KGL) 2025-11-18T03:40
Nairobi (NBO) 2025-11-18T06:10
2025-11-18T02:58
2025-11-18T05:25
Mon 10 Nov
Arrived On time
Kigali (KGL) 2025-11-10T03:40
Nairobi (NBO) 2025-11-10T06:10
2025-11-10T03:28
2025-11-10T05:53
Sun 19 Oct
Departed On time
Kigali (KGL) 2025-10-19T03:40
Nairobi (NBO) 2025-10-19T06:10
2025-10-19T03:12
Tue 30 Sep
Arrived On time
Kigali (KGL) 2025-09-30T03:40
Nairobi (NBO) 2025-09-30T06:10
2025-09-30T03:03
2025-09-30T05:36
Mon 29 Sep
Arrived On time
Kigali (KGL) 2025-09-29T03:40
Nairobi (NBO) 2025-09-29T06:10
2025-09-29T03:34
2025-09-29T06:01
Sun 28 Sep
Arrived On time
Kigali (KGL) 2025-09-28T03:40
Nairobi (NBO) 2025-09-28T06:10
2025-09-28T03:08
2025-09-28T05:36
Wed 24 Sep
Arrived On time
Kigali (KGL) 2025-09-24T03:40
Nairobi (NBO) 2025-09-24T06:10
2025-09-24T02:57
2025-09-24T05:22

Flight routes similar to Kenya Airways KQ479

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
KLM KL4181
KLM 		01/03/2026
21:45 		1 hours 30 minutes
00:15
Delta DL7572
Delta 		01/03/2026
21:45 		1 hours 30 minutes
00:15
RwandAir WB402
RwandAir 		01/03/2026
17:30 		1 hours 40 minutes
20:10
KLM KL4155
KLM 		01/03/2026
01:40 		1 hours 31 minutes
04:10
Qatar Airways QR6399
Qatar Airways 		01/03/2026
17:30 		1 hours 40 minutes
20:10
British Airways BA7735
British Airways 		01/03/2026
08:50 		1 hours 30 minutes
11:20
RwandAir WB452
RwandAir 		01/03/2026
08:30 		1 hours 30 minutes
11:00
Qatar Airways QR6433
Qatar Airways 		01/03/2026
08:35 		1 hours 25 minutes
11:00

Kenya Airways Flight KQ479 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Kenya Airways KQ479 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 31 minutes, with the flight distance of 759 km (472 miles).

What is the current status of Kenya Airways KQ479 flight?

The current status of flight Kenya Airways KQ479 is Arrived On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Kenya Airways KQ479 flight?

All Kenya Airways KQ479 flights are operated using Embraer 190 aircraft.

When does the flight Kenya Airways KQ479 arrive?

Flight Kenya Airways KQ479 arrives at 04:10.

Which terminal the flight Kenya Airways KQ479 is arriving at?

Flight Kenya Airways KQ479 arrives in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at Terminal 1A.

How many Kenya Airways KQ479 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Kenya Airways KQ479 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .