Kenya Airways KQ494 flight status now

Current status of KQ494 is Arrived Delayed by 31m

KQ494 - KQA494 Kenya Airways (KQ)
NBO Nairobi Kenya
Flight NBO to ZNZ
ZNZ Zanzibar Tanzania
Arrived Delayed by 31m
Departure Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA: NBOICAO: HKJK
Scheduled 18:40 18 November 2025
Actual 19:17 18 November 2025
1A 21
Arrival Zanzibar International Airport
IATA: ZNZICAO: HTZA
Scheduled 20:00 18 November 2025
Actual 20:31 18 November 2025
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KQ494 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AT 9114, BA 7764, KL 4165, PW 4494
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 14 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 599 kms / 372 miles
Airline
  • Kenya Airways
  • IATA: KQ
  • ICAO: KQA
  • Operating Days: Saturday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 98
  • Freight capacity: 2.3 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Embraer 190
  • Callsign: F-HTAR2
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
  • Current Time in Nairobi: Tuesday 2025-11-18 22:18 PM
  • Current Time in Zanzibar: Tuesday 2025-11-18 22:18 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 18:40 18 November 2025 Africa/Nairobi. The flight is expected to land at Zanzibar International Airport at 20:00 18 November 2025 Africa/Dar_es_Salaam. The flight will last about 1 hours 14 minutes.

Similar flight route from Nairobi (NBO) to Zanzibar (ZNZ)

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 14 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.