Kenya Airways KQ498 Flight Status
According to real-time data from Trip.com, flight KQ498, operated by Kenya Airways and scheduled to fly from Nairobi (NBO to Zanzibar City (ZNZ), has been cancelled. Please contact the airline or airport counter for the latest information.
Sat, Jun 20
Sun, Jun 21
Sun, Jul 5
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 20m early
1h 20m
Check-in Counter
16-25
Boarding Gate
6
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Canceled
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Check-in Counter
16-25
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Canceled
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Check-in Counter
16-25
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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KQ498 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ498 flight flying from Nairobi to Zanzibar City on 6/21/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 15y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 145 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
87%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93%
Early on average
15 minutes
Age
15y, 10m
Seats
145
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Snacks
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port
Seat Information
81 cm
More legroom than on 90% 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
119 cm
More legroom than on 67% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
145°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for KQ498
Trip.com historical records show that the last KQ498 flight departed on Sat, Jun 20 from NBO at approximately 1:23 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in ZNZ at 2:20 AM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Jun 15 | Nairobi (NBO) | Zanzibar City (ZNZ) | E190 | 1:02 AM | 1:59 AM | Arrived |
| Tue, Jun 16 | Nairobi (NBO) | Zanzibar City (ZNZ) | E90 | -- | -- | Canceled |
| Wed, Jun 17 | Nairobi (NBO) | Zanzibar City (ZNZ) | E190 | 1:22 AM | 2:20 AM | Arrived |
| Thu, Jun 18 | Nairobi (NBO) | Zanzibar City (ZNZ) | E190 | 1:11 AM | 2:08 AM | Arrived |
| Fri, Jun 19 | Nairobi (NBO) | Zanzibar City (ZNZ) | E190 | 1:26 AM | 2:21 AM | Arrived |
| Sat, Jun 20 | Nairobi (NBO) | Zanzibar City (ZNZ) | E190 | 1:23 AM | 2:20 AM | Arrived |
| Sun, Jun 21 | Nairobi (NBO) | Zanzibar City (ZNZ) | 73H | -- | -- | Canceled |
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KQ498 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of KQ498 is 87% (Late on average 5 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 15 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
87%
Late on average 5 minutes
Early
40%
On time
47%
30 mins late
7%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
0%
Canceled
12%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93%
Early on average 15 minutes
Early
83%
On time
10%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
0%
Canceled
12%
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