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KQ117 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ117 flight operated by Kenya Airways on Nov 12, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Amsterdam (AMS) to Nairobi (NBO). The flight is expected to depart at 7:35 PM (local time in Amsterdam, UTC+1) and land at 6:04 AM (local time in Nairobi, UTC+3) .
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
AMS-NBO

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En route
Your flight has departed Amsterdam and is expected to arrive in Nairobi at 6:14 AM.
Amsterdam(AMS)
7:45 PM
Scheduled: 7:35 PM, Nov 11
Schiphol Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 8h 35m
Nairobi(NBO)
6:14 AM
Scheduled: 6:10 AM, Nov 12
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport T1A
Check-in Counter
9-16
Boarding Gate
E7
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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AMS-NBO

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Amsterdam(AMS)
7:35 PM
Scheduled: 7:35 PM, Nov 12
Schiphol Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 8h 35m
Nairobi(NBO)
6:04 AM
Scheduled: 6:10 AM, Nov 13
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport T1A
Check-in Counter
9-16
Boarding Gate
E9
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Amsterdam(AMS)
7:35 PM
Scheduled: 7:35 PM, Nov 13
Schiphol Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 8h 35m
Nairobi(NBO)
6:10 AM
Scheduled: 6:10 AM, Nov 14
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport T1A
Check-in Counter
9-16
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
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KQ117 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ117 flight flying from Amsterdam to Nairobi on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-800. This aircraft has been in service for 11y, 8m. The aircraft is equipped with 234 seats.
flight status
Boeing 787-800
Punctuality (Departure)
93 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Late on average
10 minutes
Age
11y, 8m
Seats
234
Flight Distance
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Flight History for KQ117

Trip.com historical records show that the last KQ117 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from AMS at approximately 7:45 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in NBO at 6:14 AM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Nov 7 Amsterdam (AMS) Nairobi (NBO) 788 7:53 PM 6:28 AM Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Amsterdam (AMS) Nairobi (NBO) 788 7:52 PM 6:09 AM Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Amsterdam (AMS) Nairobi (NBO) 788 7:52 PM 6:30 AM Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Amsterdam (AMS) Nairobi (NBO) 788 -- -- Canceled
Wed, Nov 11 Amsterdam (AMS) Nairobi (NBO) 788 7:45 PM 6:14 AM En route
Thu, Nov 12 Amsterdam (AMS) Nairobi (NBO) 788 7:35 PM 6:04 AM Scheduled
Fri, Nov 13 Amsterdam (AMS) Nairobi (NBO) 788 7:35 PM 6:10 AM Scheduled

KQ117 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of KQ117 is 93% (Late on average 13 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Late on average 10 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93 %
Late on average 13 minutes
Early
7 %
On time
87 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
2 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Late on average 10 minutes
Early
17 %
On time
80 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
2 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight kq117?

    Flight kq117 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 7:35 PM, arrival 6:10 AM (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight kq117 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 7:35 PM, with arrival at 6:10 AM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight kq117 is scheduled to depart at 7:35 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 7:35 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight kq117 is scheduled to arrive at 6:10 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 6:04 AM. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • Flight kq117 is operated by Kenya Airways from Amsterdam (AMS) to Nairobi (NBO). Typical flight time is about 8 hours35 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight kq117 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 kq117 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 kq117 has not departed from Amsterdam (AMS) yet and is currently on schedule for 7:35 PM.
  • Flight kq117 usually flies a Boeing 787-800 with seat layout 3-3-3. 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: Amsterdam 04:04 | Nairobi 06:04

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