KLM KL597 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com real-time data, flight KL597 operated by KLM from Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT) on Jul 9, 2026 has departed at 10:40 and is expected to arrive at 21:19 at Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Wed, Jul 8
Thu, Jul 9
Fri, Jul 10
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 12m early
11h 15m
Check-in Counter
9-16
Boarding Gate
E9
Arrival Gate
A3
Baggage
2
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En route
Your flight has departed Amsterdam and is expected to arrive in Cape Town at 21:19.
11h 15m
Check-in Counter
9-16
Boarding Gate
F5
Arrival Gate
A3
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
11h 15m
Check-in Counter
9-16
Boarding Gate
E17
Arrival Gate
A3
Baggage
2
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KL597 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the KL597 flight flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town on 7/9/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 777-200. This aircraft has been in service for 19y, 6m. The aircraft is equipped with 320 seats.
Boeing 777-200
Punctuality (Departure)
53%
Punctuality (Arrival)
87%
Late on average
5 minutes
Age
19y, 6m
Seats
320
Distance
--
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seating Plan
--
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-4-3
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
97 cm
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width
135°
Reclining Angle
2-4-2
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
160 cm
Legroom
51 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for KL597
Trip.com historical records show that the last KL597 flight departed on Wed, Jul 8 from AMS at approximately 10:39. This flight is expected to arrrive in CPT at 21:13.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Jul 5 | Amsterdam (AMS) | Cape Town (CPT) | B78X | 10:24 | 21:13 | Arrived |
| Mon, Jul 6 | Amsterdam (AMS) | Cape Town (CPT) | 772 | 10:32 | 21:26 | Arrived |
| Tue, Jul 7 | Amsterdam (AMS) | Cape Town (CPT) | B77W | 10:37 | 21:18 | Arrived |
| Wed, Jul 8 | Amsterdam (AMS) | Cape Town (CPT) | B77W | 10:39 | 21:13 | Arrived |
| Thu, Jul 9 | Amsterdam (AMS) | Cape Town (CPT) | B77W | 10:40 | 21:19 | En route |
| Fri, Jul 10 | Amsterdam (AMS) | Cape Town (CPT) | 772 | 10:10 | 21:25 | Scheduled |
| Sat, Jul 11 | Amsterdam (AMS) | Cape Town (CPT) | B77W | 10:10 | 21:25 | Scheduled |
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KL597 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of KL597 is 53% (Late on average 41 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 5 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
53%
Late on average 41 minutes
Early
0%
On time
53%
30 mins late
33%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
10%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87%
Late on average 5 minutes
Early
77%
On time
10%
30 mins late
7%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
7%
Cancelled
0%
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