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KQ494 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ494 flight operated by Kenya Airways on Nov 12, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Zanzibar City (ZNZ). The flight is expected to depart at 18:40 and arrive at 19:36 .
Tue, Nov 10
Thu, Nov 12
Sun, Nov 15
NBO-ZNZ

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 2m early
Nairobi(NBO)
19:04
Scheduled: 18:40, Nov 10
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport T1A
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 20m
Zanzibar City(ZNZ)
19:58
Scheduled: 20:00, Nov 10
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
16-25
Boarding Gate
12
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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NBO-ZNZ

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Nairobi(NBO)
18:40
Scheduled: 18:40, Nov 12
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport T1A
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 20m
Zanzibar City(ZNZ)
19:36
Scheduled: 20:00, Nov 12
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
16-25
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Canceled
Please refer to the airline for the latest information
Nairobi(NBO)
--
Scheduled: 18:40, Nov 15
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport T1A
Zanzibar City(ZNZ)
--
Scheduled: 20:00, Nov 15
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
16-25
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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KQ494 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ494 flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar City on 11/12/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Embraer 190. This aircraft has been in service for 15y, 6m. The aircraft has 96 seats.
flight status
Embraer 190
Punctuality (Departure)
83 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
87 %
Early on average
3 minutes
Age
15y, 6m
Seats
96
Flight Distance
--

Flight History for KQ494

Trip.com historical records show that the last KQ494 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from NBO at approximately 19:04. This flight is expected to arrrive in ZNZ at 19:58.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Tue, Nov 3 Nairobi (NBO) Zanzibar City (ZNZ) E190 18:25 19:23 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Nairobi (NBO) Zanzibar City (ZNZ) E190 18:49 19:45 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Nairobi (NBO) Zanzibar City (ZNZ) E190 18:47 19:44 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Nairobi (NBO) Zanzibar City (ZNZ) E190 20:34 21:30 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Nairobi (NBO) Zanzibar City (ZNZ) 738 19:04 19:58 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Nairobi (NBO) Zanzibar City (ZNZ) E190 18:40 19:36 Scheduled
Sun, Nov 15 Nairobi (NBO) Zanzibar City (ZNZ) JET -- -- Canceled

KQ494 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of KQ494 is 83% (Late on average 20 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Early on average 3 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
83 %
Late on average 20 minutes
Early
13 %
On time
70 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
5 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87 %
Early on average 3 minutes
Early
73 %
On time
13 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
5 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight kq494?

    Flight kq494 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 18:40, arrival 20:00 (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight kq494 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 18:40, with arrival at 20:00. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight kq494 is scheduled to depart at 18:40. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 18:40, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight kq494 is scheduled to arrive at 20:00. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 19:36. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • Flight kq494 is operated by Kenya Airways from Nairobi (NBO) to Zanzibar City (ZNZ). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 20 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight kq494 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 kq494 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 12, 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 kq494 has not departed from Nairobi (NBO) yet and is currently on schedule for 18:40.
  • Flight kq494 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: Nairobi 19:36 | Zanzibar City 19:36

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