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 08:00 13 April 2026 Africa/Nairobi. The flight is expected to land at Zanzibar International Airport at 09:20 13 April 2026 Africa/Dar_es_Salaam. The flight will last about 1 hours 20 minutes.

Current status of KQ490 is Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 51 minutes

KQ490 - KQA490 Kenya Airways (KQ)
NBO Nairobi Kenya
Flight NBO to ZNZ
ZNZ Zanzibar Tanzania
Scheduled On time Estimated Depart in 51 minutes
Departure Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA: NBOICAO: HKJK
Scheduled 08:00 13 April 2026
Estimated 08:00 13 April 2026
1A 18
Arrival Zanzibar International Airport
IATA: ZNZICAO: HTZA
Scheduled 09:20 13 April 2026
Estimated 09:20 13 April 2026
3 None
KQ490 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AT 9110, BA 7763, KL 4213, PW 4490
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 20 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: Monday 2026-04-13 07:09 AM
  • Current Time in Zanzibar: Monday 2026-04-13 07:09 AM

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
Fri 10 Apr
Scheduled Delayed by 2h 45m
Nairobi (NBO) 2026-04-10T08:00
Zanzibar (ZNZ) 2026-04-10T09:20
Mon 06 Apr
Arrived On time
Nairobi (NBO) 2026-04-06T08:00
Zanzibar (ZNZ) 2026-04-06T09:20
2026-04-06T07:51
2026-04-06T09:08
Sun 05 Apr
Arrived On time
Nairobi (NBO) 2026-04-05T08:00
Zanzibar (ZNZ) 2026-04-05T09:20
2026-04-05T07:57
2026-04-05T09:08
Sun 22 Mar
Arrived On time
Nairobi (NBO) 2026-03-22T07:40
Zanzibar (ZNZ) 2026-03-22T09:00
2026-03-22T07:40
2026-03-22T09:04
Mon 09 Mar
Cancelled
Nairobi (NBO) 2026-03-09T08:00
Zanzibar (ZNZ) 2026-03-09T09:20
Sat 07 Mar
Scheduled On time
Nairobi (NBO) 2026-03-07T08:00
Zanzibar (ZNZ) 2026-03-07T09:20
Tue 03 Mar
Arrived Delayed by 31m
Nairobi (NBO) 2026-03-03T07:40
Zanzibar (ZNZ) 2026-03-03T09:00
2026-03-03T07:46
2026-03-03T09:31
Tue 17 Feb
Departed Delayed by 8h 23m
Nairobi (NBO) 2026-02-17T07:40
Zanzibar (ZNZ) 2026-02-17T09:00
2026-02-17T16:03
Wed 11 Feb
Arrived On time
Nairobi (NBO) 2026-02-11T07:40
Zanzibar (ZNZ) 2026-02-11T09:00
2026-02-11T07:28
2026-02-11T08:43
Sun 08 Feb
Arrived On time
Nairobi (NBO) 2026-02-08T07:40
Zanzibar (ZNZ) 2026-02-08T09:00
2026-02-08T07:40
2026-02-08T09:02

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British Airways BA7763
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09:10
British Airways BA7764
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Kenya Airways Flight KQ490 FAQs

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

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 20 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 Scheduled 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 09:20.

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 .