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 Africa/Kigali. The flight is expected to land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 06:10 Africa/Nairobi. The flight will last about 1 hours 30 minutes.

KQ479 - KQA479 Kenya Airways (KQ)
KGL Kigali Rwanda
Flight KGL to NBO
NBO Nairobi Kenya
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Kigali International Airport
IATA: KGLICAO: HRYR
Scheduled 03:40
None None
Arrival Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA: NBOICAO: HKJK
Scheduled 06:10
1A None
KQ479 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: 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: Tuesday 2025-12-30 20:30 PM
  • Current Time in Nairobi: Tuesday 2025-12-30 21:30 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
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
Sun 21 Sep
Arrived On time
Kigali (KGL) 2025-09-21T03:40
Nairobi (NBO) 2025-09-21T06:10
2025-09-21T03:08
2025-09-21T05:39
Sat 20 Sep
Arrived On time
Kigali (KGL) 2025-09-20T03:40
Nairobi (NBO) 2025-09-20T06:10
2025-09-20T03:15
2025-09-20T05:43

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Kenya Airways Flight KQ479 FAQs

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

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

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 .