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 03:40 01 May 2026 Africa/Kigali. The flight is expected to land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 06:10 01 May 2026 Africa/Nairobi. The flight will last about 1 hours 27 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 03:40 01 May 2026
Actual 03:20 01 May 2026
None None
Arrival Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA: NBOICAO: HKJK
Scheduled 06:10 01 May 2026
Actual 05:47 01 May 2026
1A None
KQ479 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: KL 4155
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 27 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: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
  • Callsign: F-HKJK3
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Kigali
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
  • Current Time in Kigali: Friday 2026-05-01 17:03 PM
  • Current Time in Nairobi: Friday 2026-05-01 18:03 PM

Kenya Airways KQ479 Flight Statistics

Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
FLIGHT NO KQ479
AIRPLANE Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
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
Fri 17 Apr
Scheduled On time
Kigali (KGL) 2026-04-17T03:40
Nairobi (NBO) 2026-04-17T06:10
Sat 11 Apr
Departed On time
Kigali (KGL) 2026-04-11T03:40
Nairobi (NBO) 2026-04-11T06:10
2026-04-11T02:51
Fri 10 Apr
Arrived On time
Kigali (KGL) 2026-04-10T02:50
Nairobi (NBO) 2026-04-10T05:20
2026-04-10T02:12
2026-04-10T04:37
Sun 05 Apr
Arrived On time
Kigali (KGL) 2026-04-05T02:50
Nairobi (NBO) 2026-04-05T05:20
2026-04-05T02:40
2026-04-05T05:17
Sat 04 Apr
Arrived On time
Kigali (KGL) 2026-04-04T02:50
Nairobi (NBO) 2026-04-04T05:20
2026-04-04T02:40
2026-04-04T05:10
Fri 03 Apr
Arrived On time
Kigali (KGL) 2026-04-03T02:50
Nairobi (NBO) 2026-04-03T05:20
2026-04-03T02:15
2026-04-03T04:41
Sun 22 Mar
Arrived On time
Kigali (KGL) 2026-03-22T02:40
Nairobi (NBO) 2026-03-22T05:10
2026-03-22T02:22
2026-03-22T04:49
Sat 07 Mar
Scheduled On time
Kigali (KGL) 2026-03-07T02:50
Nairobi (NBO) 2026-03-07T05:20
Thu 05 Mar
Arrived On time
Kigali (KGL) 2026-03-05T02:50
Nairobi (NBO) 2026-03-05T05:20
2026-03-05T02:22
2026-03-05T04:50
Sun 01 Mar
Arrived On time
Kigali (KGL) 2026-03-01T01:40
Nairobi (NBO) 2026-03-01T04:10
2026-03-01T01:20
2026-03-01T03:51

Flight routes similar to Kenya Airways KQ479

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
RwandAir WB402
RwandAir 		01/05/2026
17:30 		1 hours 40 minutes
20:10
British Airways BA7735
British Airways 		01/05/2026
09:00 		1 hours 51 minutes
11:30
RwandAir WB452
RwandAir 		01/05/2026
09:40 		1 hours 40 minutes
12:20
KLM KL4155
KLM 		01/05/2026
03:40 		1 hours 27 minutes
06:10
Qatar Airways QR6399
Qatar Airways 		01/05/2026
17:30 		1 hours 40 minutes
20:10
Qatar Airways QR6433
Qatar Airways 		01/05/2026
09:40 		1 hours 40 minutes
12:20
Kenya Airways KQ471
Kenya Airways 		01/05/2026
09:00 		1 hours 30 minutes
11:30
Delta DL7572
Delta 		01/05/2026
21:00 		1 hours 30 minutes
23:30

Kenya Airways Flight KQ479 FAQs

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

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 27 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 Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 aircraft.

When does the flight Kenya Airways KQ479 arrive?

Flight Kenya Airways KQ479 arrives at 06:10.

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 .