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KQ470 Flight Status

According to the latest from Trip.com for Kenya Airways Flight KQ470 from Nairobi to Kigali (NBO–KGL): Flight KQ470 has landed safely at Kigali International Airport (KGL) at 8:51 AM local time, arriving approximately 51m behind schedule.
Tue, Nov 10
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
NBO-KGL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 4m early
Nairobi(NBO)
7:50 AM
Scheduled: 7:30 AM, Nov 10
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport T1A
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 30m
Kigali(KGL)
7:56 AM
Scheduled: 8:00 AM, Nov 10
Kigali International Airport
Check-in Counter
16-25
Boarding Gate
12
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 51m late
Nairobi(NBO)
8:43 AM
Scheduled: 7:30 AM, Nov 11
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport T1A
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 30m
Kigali(KGL)
8:51 AM
Scheduled: 8:00 AM, Nov 11
Kigali International Airport
Check-in Counter
16-25
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Nairobi(NBO)
7:30 AM
Scheduled: 7:30 AM, Nov 12
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport T1A
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 30m
Kigali(KGL)
8:00 AM
Scheduled: 8:00 AM, Nov 12
Kigali International Airport
Check-in Counter
16-25
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Delayed (may impact connections)

KQ311
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Dubai (DXB) Nairobi (NBO)
Scheduled: 6:25 AM
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46m late
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KQ470 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ470 flight flying from Nairobi to Kigali on 11/11/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 12y, 1m. The aircraft is equipped with 129 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
63 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
77 %
Late on average
12 minutes
Age
12y, 1m
Seats
129
Flight Distance
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Flight History for KQ470

Trip.com historical records show that the last KQ470 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from NBO at approximately 7:50 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in KGL at 7:56 AM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Nov 6 Nairobi (NBO) Kigali (KGL) 738 12:24 PM 12:27 PM Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Nairobi (NBO) Kigali (KGL) E190 8:16 AM 8:26 AM Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Nairobi (NBO) Kigali (KGL) E190 8:16 AM 8:21 AM Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Nairobi (NBO) Kigali (KGL) E190 8:02 AM 8:10 AM Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Nairobi (NBO) Kigali (KGL) 738 7:50 AM 7:56 AM Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Nairobi (NBO) Kigali (KGL) 738 8:43 AM 8:51 AM Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Nairobi (NBO) Kigali (KGL) 738 7:30 AM 8:00 AM Scheduled

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 63% (Late on average 36 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 77% (Late on average 12 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
63 %
Late on average 36 minutes
Early
3 %
On time
60 %
30 mins late
17 %
60 mins late
10 %
90 mins late
10 %
Canceled
9 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
77 %
Late on average 12 minutes
Early
37 %
On time
40 %
30 mins late
13 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
9 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight kq470?

    Flight kq470 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 8:51 AM (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight kq470 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 8:51 AM; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight kq470 is scheduled to depart at 7:30 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 8:43 AM, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight kq470 is scheduled to arrive at 8:00 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 8:51 AM. Status is Arrived as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • 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 Wednesday.
  • 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 kq470 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 11, 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 kq470 has already left Nairobi and completed its journey. Departure was 8:43 AM; actual arrival 8:51 AM.
  • 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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Time on arrival: Nairobi 09:51 | Kigali 08:51

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