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Current status of KQ494 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 0 minutes
- Type: International Flight
- Code Shares: BA 7764, KL 4165, PW 4494
- Flight Duration: 1 hours 20 minutes
- Flight Distance: 599 kms / 372 miles
- Kenya Airways
- IATA: KQ
- ICAO: KQA
- Operating Days: Saturday
- Service type: Normal passenger
- Seats: 98
- Freight capacity: 2.3 tons
- Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
- Aircraft: Embraer 190
- Callsign: F-HTAR2
- Departure Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Arrival Timezone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Current Time in Nairobi: Thursday 2025-02-13 18:40 PM
- Current Time in Zanzibar: Thursday 2025-02-13 18:40 PM
International flight Kenya Airways KQ494 takes off from Nairobi (NBO) Kenya to Zanzibar (ZNZ) Tanzania. It's operated by Kenya Airways. The plane leaves Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 18:30 13 February 2025 Africa/Nairobi. The flight is expected to land at Zanzibar International Airport at 19:50 13 February 2025 Africa/Dar_es_Salaam. The flight will last about 1 hours 20 minutes.
Kenya Airways KQ494 Flight Statistics

Kenya Airways KQ494 Flight Schedule and Histories
Time | Departure | Arrival | Actual departure | Actual arrival |
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Tue 04 Feb
Scheduled On time |
Nairobi (NBO)
18:30
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Zanzibar (ZNZ)
19:50
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Tue 28 Jan
Scheduled On time |
Nairobi (NBO)
18:30
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Zanzibar (ZNZ)
19:50
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Sat 25 Jan
Arrived On time |
Nairobi (NBO)
18:30
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Zanzibar (ZNZ)
19:50
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18:21 (+3:00)
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19:46 (+3:00)
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Thu 23 Jan
Scheduled On time |
Nairobi (NBO)
18:30
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Zanzibar (ZNZ)
19:50
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Mon 20 Jan
Scheduled On time |
Nairobi (NBO)
18:30
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Zanzibar (ZNZ)
19:50
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Fri 17 Jan
Arrived On time |
Nairobi (NBO)
18:30
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Zanzibar (ZNZ)
19:50
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18:23 (+3:00)
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19:44 (+3:00)
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Wed 08 Jan
Arrived On time |
Nairobi (NBO)
18:30
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Zanzibar (ZNZ)
19:50
|
18:12 (+3:00)
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19:30 (+3:00)
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Sat 04 Jan
Scheduled On time |
Nairobi (NBO)
18:30
|
Zanzibar (ZNZ)
19:50
|
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Mon 23 Dec
Scheduled On time |
Nairobi (NBO)
18:30
|
Zanzibar (ZNZ)
19:50
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Sat 21 Dec
Arrived On time |
Nairobi (NBO)
18:30
|
Zanzibar (ZNZ)
19:50
|
18:30 (+3:00)
|
19:56 (+3:00)
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Similar flight route from Nairobi (NBO) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)
Airline | Flight no | Departure | Arrival |
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SV6923 Saudia Airlines |
13/02/2025 00:15 (+3:00) |
1 hours 10 minutes 01:35 (+3:00) |
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KL4165 KLM |
13/02/2025 18:30 (+3:00) |
1 hours 24 minutes 19:50 (+3:00) |
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KQ498 Kenya Airways |
13/02/2025 00:15 (+3:00) |
1 hours 20 minutes 01:35 (+3:00) |
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KL4185 KLM |
13/02/2025 00:15 (+3:00) |
1 hours 20 minutes 01:35 (+3:00) |
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DL7564 Delta |
13/02/2025 00:15 (+3:00) |
1 hours 19 minutes 01:35 (+3:00) |
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PW712 Precision Air |
13/02/2025 19:30 (+3:00) |
1 hours 40 minutes 21:10 (+3:00) |
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KQ490 Kenya Airways |
13/02/2025 08:00 (+3:00) |
1 hours 20 minutes 09:20 (+3:00) |
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BA7763 British Airways |
13/02/2025 08:00 (+3:00) |
1 hours 19 minutes 09:20 (+3:00) |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How long is the flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar?
On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 599 km (372 miles).
What type of aircraft is used for the Kenya Airways KQ494 flight?
All Kenya Airways KQ494 flights are operated using Embraer 190 aircraft.
Which terminal the flight Kenya Airways KQ494 is arriving at?
Flight Kenya Airways KQ494 arrives in Zanzibar International Airport at Terminal 3.
How many Kenya Airways KQ494 flights are operated a week?
1 flights per week. The Flight Kenya Airways KQ494 is operated on Saturday.