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KQ479 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ479 flight operated by Kenya Airways on Nov 7, 2026, scheduled to fly from Kigali (KGL) to Nairobi (NBO), has experienced a change in flight status: the originally scheduled departure time has been delayed, and the new departure time is 04:01 , with a new arrival time of 06:09 (local time in Nairobi, UTC+3) . Trip.com will continue to keep you updated on the latest flight status.
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Sat, Nov 7
Sun, Nov 15
KGL-NBO

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Canceled
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Kigali(KGL)
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Scheduled: 03:40, Nov 5
Kigali International Airport
Nairobi(NBO)
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Scheduled: 06:10, Nov 5
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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Delayed
Your flight is about 21m late
Kigali(KGL)
04:01
Scheduled: 03:40, Nov 7
Kigali International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 30m
Nairobi(NBO)
06:09
Scheduled: 06:10, Nov 7
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport T1A
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Canceled
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Kigali(KGL)
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Scheduled: 03:40, Nov 15
Kigali International Airport
Nairobi(NBO)
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Scheduled: 06:10, Nov 15
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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KQ479

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KQ478
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Nairobi (NBO) Kigali (KGL)
Scheduled: 00:35
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23m late
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KQ479 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ479 flight flying from Kigali to Nairobi on 11/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Embraer 190. This aircraft has been in service for 13y, 11m. The aircraft is equipped with 84 seats.
flight status
Embraer 190
Punctuality (Departure)
83 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
90 %
Early on average
11 minutes
Age
13y, 11m
Seats
84
Flight Distance
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Flight History for KQ479

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Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Wed, Oct 28 Kigali (KGL) Nairobi (NBO) E190 03:27 05:34 Arrived
Thu, Oct 29 Kigali (KGL) Nairobi (NBO) E190 07:56 10:07 Arrived
Fri, Oct 30 Kigali (KGL) Nairobi (NBO) E190 06:52 09:02 Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 Kigali (KGL) Nairobi (NBO) E190 03:40 05:58 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Kigali (KGL) Nairobi (NBO) E190 03:24 05:30 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Kigali (KGL) Nairobi (NBO) JET -- -- Canceled
Sat, Nov 7 Kigali (KGL) Nairobi (NBO) E190 04:01 06:09 Delayed

KQ479 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of KQ479 is 83% (Late on average 9 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 11 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
83 %
Late on average 9 minutes
Early
67 %
On time
17 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
10 %
Canceled
20 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90 %
Early on average 11 minutes
Early
83 %
On time
7 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
7 %
Canceled
20 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight kq479?

    Flight kq479 is delayed by about 21 minutes (status: Delayed). Latest estimated departure/arrival: 04:01 / 06:09 (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight kq479 is delayed by about 21 minutes (status: Delayed). The latest estimated departure/arrival times are 04:01 / 06:09. Watch for gate changes.
  • Flight kq479 is scheduled to depart at 03:40. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 04:01, and the current status is Delayed (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight kq479 is scheduled to arrive at 06:10. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 06:09. Status is Delayed as of Nov 7, 2026.
  • Flight kq479 is operated by Kenya Airways from Kigali (KGL) to Nairobi (NBO). Typical flight time is about 1 hour30 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight kq479 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If kq479 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Delayed, updated Nov 7, 2026). Contact Kenya Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight kq479 has not left Kigali (KGL) yet and is delayed by about 21 minutes. Latest estimated departure: 04:01.
  • Flight kq479 usually flies a Embraer 190 with seat layout 2-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Time on arrival: Kigali 05:09 | Nairobi 06:09

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