Kenya Airways KQ490 Flight Status Today

International flight Kenya Airways KQ490 takes off from Nairobi (NBO) Kenya to Zanzibar (ZNZ) Tanzania. It's operated by Kenya Airways. The plane leaves Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 07:40 21 January 2026 Africa/Nairobi. The flight is expected to land at Zanzibar International Airport at 09:00 21 January 2026 Africa/Dar_es_Salaam. The flight will last about 1 hours 28 minutes.

Current status of KQ490 is Arrived On time

KQ490 - KQA490 Kenya Airways (KQ)
NBO Nairobi Kenya
Flight NBO to ZNZ
ZNZ Zanzibar Tanzania
Arrived On time
Departure Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA: NBOICAO: HKJK
Scheduled 07:40 21 January 2026
Actual 07:39 21 January 2026
1A 22
Arrival Zanzibar International Airport
IATA: ZNZICAO: HTZA
Scheduled 09:00 21 January 2026
Actual 09:07 21 January 2026
3 None
KQ490 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AT 9110, BA 7763, KL 4213, PW 4490
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 28 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 599 kms / 372 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-HTZA1
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
  • Current Time in Nairobi: Wednesday 2026-01-21 17:24 PM
  • Current Time in Zanzibar: Wednesday 2026-01-21 17:24 PM

Kenya Airways KQ490 Flight Statistics

Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
FLIGHT NO KQ490
AIRPLANE Embraer 190
ON TIME 13
DELAYED 1
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 29
DELAYED 1
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 57
DELAYED 3
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 77
DELAYED 7
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Kenya Airways KQ490 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Sat 10 Jan
Arrived Delayed by 2h 40m
Nairobi (NBO) 2026-01-10T07:15
Zanzibar (ZNZ) 2026-01-10T08:35
2026-01-10T10:01
2026-01-10T11:15
Wed 07 Jan
Cancelled
Nairobi (NBO) 2026-01-07T07:40
Zanzibar (ZNZ) 2026-01-07T09:00
Tue 06 Jan
Scheduled On time
Nairobi (NBO) 2026-01-06T07:40
Zanzibar (ZNZ) 2026-01-06T09:00
Sat 03 Jan
Scheduled On time
Nairobi (NBO) 2026-01-03T07:40
Zanzibar (ZNZ) 2026-01-03T09:00
Sun 28 Dec
Scheduled On time
Nairobi (NBO) 2025-12-28T07:35
Zanzibar (ZNZ) 2025-12-28T08:55
Sat 27 Dec
Scheduled On time
Nairobi (NBO) 2025-12-27T07:40
Zanzibar (ZNZ) 2025-12-27T09:00
Thu 20 Nov
Arrived On time
Nairobi (NBO) 2025-11-20T07:15
Zanzibar (ZNZ) 2025-11-20T08:35
2025-11-20T07:07
2025-11-20T08:24
Sun 16 Nov
Arrived On time
Nairobi (NBO) 2025-11-16T07:40
Zanzibar (ZNZ) 2025-11-16T09:00
2025-11-16T07:40
2025-11-16T08:58
Sat 15 Nov
Arrived On time
Nairobi (NBO) 2025-11-15T09:10
Zanzibar (ZNZ) 2025-11-15T10:30
2025-11-15T08:31
2025-11-15T09:46
Tue 11 Nov
Scheduled On time
Nairobi (NBO) 2025-11-11T07:40
Zanzibar (ZNZ) 2025-11-11T09:00

Flight routes similar to Kenya Airways KQ490

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
KLM KL4226
KLM 		21/01/2026
12:30 		1 hours 20 minutes
13:50
Precision Air PW4490
Precision Air 		21/01/2026
07:40 		1 hours 35 minutes
09:00
Precision Air PW4494
Precision Air 		21/01/2026
18:40 		1 hours 20 minutes
20:00
Delta DL7564
Delta 		21/01/2026
01:20 		1 hours 17 minutes
02:40
Royal Air Maroc AT9110
Royal Air Maroc 		21/01/2026
07:40 		1 hours 35 minutes
09:00
KLM KL4165
KLM 		21/01/2026
18:40 		1 hours 20 minutes
20:00
KLM KL4185
KLM 		21/01/2026
01:20 		1 hours 17 minutes
02:40
Kenya Airways KQ494
Kenya Airways 		21/01/2026
18:40 		1 hours 20 minutes
20:00

Kenya Airways Flight KQ490 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Kenya Airways KQ490 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 28 minutes, with the flight distance of 599 km (372 miles).

What is the current status of Kenya Airways KQ490 flight?

The current status of flight Kenya Airways KQ490 is Arrived On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Kenya Airways KQ490 flight?

All Kenya Airways KQ490 flights are operated using Embraer 190 aircraft.

When does the flight Kenya Airways KQ490 arrive?

Flight Kenya Airways KQ490 arrives at 09:00.

Which terminal the flight Kenya Airways KQ490 is arriving at?

Flight Kenya Airways KQ490 arrives in Zanzibar International Airport at Terminal 3.

How many Kenya Airways KQ490 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Kenya Airways KQ490 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .