Kenya Airways KQ588 flight status now

KQ588 - KQA588 Kenya Airways (KQ)
NBO Nairobi Kenya
Flight NBO to FBM
FBM Lubumbashi The Democratic Republic of The Congo
NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS Lasted record on 25-October-2020
Departure Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA: NBOICAO: HKJK
Scheduled 07:00
1A None
Arrival Lubumbashi International Airport
IATA: FBMICAO: FZQA
Scheduled 08:30
None None
KQ588 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 34 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1539 kms / 956 miles
Airline
  • Kenya Airways
  • IATA: KQ
  • ICAO: KQA
  • Operating Days: NO FLIGHTS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS
Passenger Services
  • Service type: None
  • Seats: None
  • Freight capacity: None
  • Passenger classes: None
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-8
  • Callsign: KQA588
  • Departure Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Lubumbashi
  • Current Time in Nairobi: Tuesday 2025-11-18 16:04 PM
  • Current Time in Lubumbashi: Tuesday 2025-11-18 15:04 PM

International flight Kenya Airways KQ588 takes off from Nairobi (NBO) Kenya to Lubumbashi (FBM) The Democratic Republic of The Congo. It's operated by Kenya Airways. The plane leaves Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 07:00 Africa/Nairobi. The flight is expected to land at Lubumbashi International Airport at 08:30 Africa/Lubumbashi. The flight will last about 2 hours 34 minutes.

Similar flight route from Nairobi (NBO) to Lubumbashi (FBM)

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Lubumbashi?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 34 minutes, with the flight distance of 1539 km (956 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Kenya Airways KQ588 flight?

All Kenya Airways KQ588 flights are operated using Boeing 787-8 aircraft.