Kenya Airways KQ498 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

International flight Kenya Airways KQ498 takes off from Nairobi (NBO) Kenya to Zanzibar (ZNZ) Tanzania. It's operated by Kenya Airways. The plane leaves Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 01:20 Africa/Nairobi. The flight is expected to land at Zanzibar International Airport at 02:40 Africa/Dar_es_Salaam. The flight will last about 1 hours 11 minutes.

KQ498 - KQA498 Kenya Airways (KQ)
NBO Nairobi Kenya
Flight NBO to ZNZ
ZNZ Zanzibar Tanzania
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA: NBOICAO: HKJK
Scheduled 01:20
1A 15
Arrival Zanzibar International Airport
IATA: ZNZICAO: HTZA
Scheduled 02:40
3 None
KQ498 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 11 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 599 kms / 372 miles
Airline
  • Kenya Airways
  • IATA: KQ
  • ICAO: KQA
  • Operating Days: 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: KQA498
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
  • Current Time in Nairobi: Thursday 2026-05-07 22:37 PM
  • Current Time in Zanzibar: Thursday 2026-05-07 22:37 PM

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Kenya Airways Flight KQ498 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Kenya Airways KQ498 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 11 minutes, with the flight distance of 599 km (372 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Kenya Airways KQ498 flight?

All Kenya Airways KQ498 flights are operated using Embraer 190 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Kenya Airways KQ498 is arriving at?

Flight Kenya Airways KQ498 arrives in Zanzibar International Airport at Terminal 3.

How many Kenya Airways KQ498 flights are operated a week?

4 flights per week. The Flight Kenya Airways KQ498 is operated on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.