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KQ785 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ785 flight flying from Cape Town to Nairobi on 3/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-800. This aircraft has been in service for 10y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 234 seats.

Boeing 787-800
Punctuality (Departure)
47%
Punctuality (Arrival)
73%
Late on average
32 minutes
Age
10y, 4m
Seats
234
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
None
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is unavailable
Power outlet
Seat Information
81 cm
Legroom
47 cm
Seat width better than on 50% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
None
On-demand entertainment
Wi-Fi is unavailable
Power outlet
Seat Information
191 cm
More legroom than on 50% of flights
79 cm
Seat width better than on 50% of flights
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
--
Seat layout example
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Flight History for KQ785
Trip.com historical records show that the last KQ785 flight departed on Wed, Mar 4 from CPT at approximately 12:30 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in NBO at 6:20 AM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Feb 21 | Cape Town (CPT) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 5:52 PM | 11:59 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Feb 24 | Cape Town (CPT) | Nairobi (NBO) | 788 | 7:29 AM | 1:19 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Feb 25 | Cape Town (CPT) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 12:29 AM | 6:38 AM | Arrived |
| Sat, Feb 28 | Cape Town (CPT) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 4:18 PM | 10:23 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Mar 3 | Cape Town (CPT) | Nairobi (NBO) | 788 | 7:28 AM | 1:20 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Mar 4 | Cape Town (CPT) | Nairobi (NBO) | 788 | 12:30 AM | 6:20 AM | Arrived |
| Sat, Mar 7 | Cape Town (CPT) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 12:10 AM | 6:18 AM | Delayed |
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KQ785 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of KQ785 is 47% (Late on average 1 hour13 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 73% (Late on average 32 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
47%
Late on average 1 hour13 minutes
Early
7%
On time
40%
30 mins late
17%
60 mins late
17%
90 mins late
20%
Canceled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
73%
Late on average 32 minutes
Early
53%
On time
20%
30 mins late
7%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
13%
Canceled
0%
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