Kenya Airways KQ470 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ470 flight operated by Kenya Airways on Oct 22, 2026, flying from Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali (KGL), departed at 7:47 AM and is expected to arrive at 7:56 AM (local time in Kigali, UTC+2) and land at Kigali International Airport (KGL).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 10m early
1h 30m
Check-in Counter
16-25
Boarding Gate
20A
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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En route
Your flight has departed Nairobi and is expected to arrive in Kigali at 7:56 AM.
1h 30m
Check-in Counter
16-25
Boarding Gate
21
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 30m
Check-in Counter
16-25
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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KQ470 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ470 flight flying from Nairobi to Kigali on 10/22/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 11y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 129 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
83
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97
%
Early on average
1 minute
Age
11y, 10m
Seats
129
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Snacks
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port
Seat Information
81 cm
More legroom than on 80% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Snacks
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
--
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for KQ470
Trip.com historical records show that the last KQ470 flight departed on Wed, Oct 21 from NBO at approximately 7:46 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in KGL at 7:50 AM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Oct 17 | Nairobi (NBO) | Kigali (KGL) | E190 | 7:50 AM | 8:00 AM | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Nairobi (NBO) | Kigali (KGL) | E190 | 8:16 AM | 8:27 AM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Nairobi (NBO) | Kigali (KGL) | 738 | 7:56 AM | 8:01 AM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Nairobi (NBO) | Kigali (KGL) | 738 | 7:45 AM | 7:51 AM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Nairobi (NBO) | Kigali (KGL) | 738 | 7:46 AM | 7:50 AM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Nairobi (NBO) | Kigali (KGL) | 738 | 7:47 AM | 7:56 AM | En route |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Nairobi (NBO) | Kigali (KGL) | E190 | 7:30 AM | 8:00 AM | Scheduled |
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KQ470 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of KQ470 is 83% (Late on average 21 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 1 minute).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
83
%
Late on average
21 minutes
Early
3
%
On time
80
%
30 mins late
17
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
1
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97
%
Early on average
1 minute
Early
57
%
On time
40
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
1
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight kq470?
Flight kq470 has departed (status: En route). Departure 7:47 AM, estimated arrival 7:56 AM (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight kq470 on time today?
Flight kq470 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 7:47 AM and is estimated to arrive at 7:56 AM.Has flight kq470 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight kq470 is scheduled to depart at 7:20 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 7:47 AM, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight kq470 scheduled to arrive?
Flight kq470 is scheduled to arrive at 7:50 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 7:56 AM. Status is En route as of Oct 22, 2026.What is the gate information for flight kq470?
For flight kq470, the departure terminal is T1A and the boarding gate is 21. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight kq470 fly?
Flight kq470 is operated by Kenya Airways from Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali (KGL). Typical flight time is about 1 hour30 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight kq470?
Track flight kq470 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 flight kq470 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If kq470 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Oct 22, 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.Has flight kq470 departed from Nairobi?
Flight kq470 has departed from Nairobi (NBO) at 7:47 AM (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight kq470?
Flight kq470 usually flies a Boeing 737-800 with seat layout 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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