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KQ491 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ491 flight operated by Kenya Airways on Nov 11, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Zanzibar City (ZNZ) to Nairobi (NBO). The flight is expected to depart at 9:50 AM and land at 10:46 AM .
Sun, Nov 8
Wed, Nov 11
Sat, Nov 21
ZNZ-NBO

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1m late
Zanzibar City(ZNZ)
10:19 AM
Scheduled: 9:50 AM, Nov 8
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 20m
Nairobi(NBO)
11:11 AM
Scheduled: 11:10 AM, Nov 8
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport T1A
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ZNZ-NBO

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Zanzibar City(ZNZ)
9:50 AM
Scheduled: 9:50 AM, Nov 11
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 20m
Nairobi(NBO)
10:46 AM
Scheduled: 11:10 AM, Nov 11
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport T1A
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Canceled
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Zanzibar City(ZNZ)
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Scheduled: 9:50 AM, Nov 21
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
Nairobi(NBO)
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Scheduled: 11:10 AM, Nov 21
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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KQ490
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Nairobi (NBO) Zanzibar City (ZNZ)
Scheduled: 9:00 AM
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KQ491 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ491 flight flying from Zanzibar City to Nairobi on 11/11/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Embraer 190. This aircraft has been in service for 15y, 7m. The aircraft is equipped with 96 seats.
flight status
Embraer 190
Punctuality (Departure)
80 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
90 %
Early on average
3 minutes
Age
15y, 7m
Seats
96
Flight Distance
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Flight History for KQ491

Trip.com historical records show that the last KQ491 flight departed on Sun, Nov 8 from ZNZ at approximately 10:19 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in NBO at 11:11 AM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Oct 31 Zanzibar City (ZNZ) Nairobi (NBO) 738 9:53 AM 10:47 AM Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 Zanzibar City (ZNZ) Nairobi (NBO) 738 11:20 AM 12:14 PM Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Zanzibar City (ZNZ) Nairobi (NBO) E190 10:04 AM 11:04 AM Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Zanzibar City (ZNZ) Nairobi (NBO) E190 9:56 AM 10:53 AM Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Zanzibar City (ZNZ) Nairobi (NBO) E190 10:11 AM 11:08 AM Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Zanzibar City (ZNZ) Nairobi (NBO) E190 10:19 AM 11:11 AM Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Zanzibar City (ZNZ) Nairobi (NBO) E190 9:50 AM 10:46 AM Scheduled

KQ491 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of KQ491 is 80% (Late on average 19 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 3 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
80 %
Late on average 19 minutes
Early
17 %
On time
63 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
7 %
Canceled
5 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90 %
Early on average 3 minutes
Early
73 %
On time
17 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
3 %
Canceled
5 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight kq491?

    Flight kq491 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 9:50 AM, arrival 11:10 AM (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight kq491 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 9:50 AM, with arrival at 11:10 AM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight kq491 is scheduled to depart at 9:50 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 9:50 AM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight kq491 is scheduled to arrive at 11:10 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 10:46 AM. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • Flight kq491 is operated by Kenya Airways from Zanzibar City (ZNZ) to Nairobi (NBO). Typical flight time is about 1 hour20 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight kq491 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 kq491 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, 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 kq491 has not departed from Zanzibar City (ZNZ) yet and is currently on schedule for 9:50 AM.
  • Flight kq491 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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