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KQ470 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the KQ470 flight operated by Kenya Airways on Nov 7, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali (KGL). The flight is expected to depart at 07:30 (local time in Nairobi, UTC+3) and land at 07:37 (local time in Kigali, UTC+2) .
Fri, Nov 6
Sat, Nov 7
Sun, Nov 8
NBO-KGL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 1h 3m early
Nairobi(NBO)
12:24
Scheduled: 13:00, Nov 6
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport T1A
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 30m
Kigali(KGL)
12:27
Scheduled: 13:30, Nov 6
Kigali International Airport
Check-in Counter
16-25
Boarding Gate
20B
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Nairobi(NBO)
07:30
Scheduled: 07:30, Nov 7
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport T1A
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 30m
Kigali(KGL)
07:37
Scheduled: 08:00, Nov 7
Kigali International Airport
Check-in Counter
16-25
Boarding Gate
16
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Nairobi(NBO)
07:30
Scheduled: 07:30, Nov 8
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport T1A
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 30m
Kigali(KGL)
08:00
Scheduled: 08:00, Nov 8
Kigali International Airport
Check-in Counter
16-25
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Delayed (connections may be affected)

KQ487
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Dar es salaam (DAR) Nairobi (NBO)
Scheduled: 22:25
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1h 54m late
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KQ470 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ470 flight flying from Nairobi to Kigali on 11/7/2026 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)
67 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
77 %
Late on average
11 minutes
Age
15y, 7m
Seats
96
Distance
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Flight History for KQ470

Trip.com historical records show that the last KQ470 flight departed on Fri, Nov 6 from NBO at approximately 12:24. This flight is expected to arrrive in KGL at 12:27.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Tue, Nov 3 Nairobi (NBO) Kigali (KGL) 738 08:50 08:53 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Nairobi (NBO) Kigali (KGL) 738 08:24 08:31 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Nairobi (NBO) Kigali (KGL) 738 11:48 11:53 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Nairobi (NBO) Kigali (KGL) 738 12:24 12:27 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Nairobi (NBO) Kigali (KGL) E190 07:30 07:37 Scheduled
Sun, Nov 8 Nairobi (NBO) Kigali (KGL) E190 07:30 08:00 Scheduled
Mon, Nov 9 Nairobi (NBO) Kigali (KGL) E190 07:30 08:00 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 67% (Late on average 35 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 77% (Late on average 11 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67 %
Late on average 35 minutes
Early
3 %
On time
63 %
30 mins late
13 %
60 mins late
10 %
90 mins late
10 %
Cancelled
9 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
77 %
Late on average 11 minutes
Early
37 %
On time
40 %
30 mins late
13 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
9 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight kq470?

    Flight kq470 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 07:30, arrival 08:00 (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight kq470 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 07:30, with arrival at 08:00. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight kq470 is scheduled to depart at 07:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 07:30, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight kq470 is scheduled to arrive at 08:00. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 07:37. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 7, 2026.
  • For flight kq470, the departure terminal is T1A and the boarding gate is 16. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • 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 Saturday.
  • 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 (Scheduled, updated Nov 7, 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 not departed from Nairobi (NBO) yet and is currently on schedule for 07:30.
  • Flight kq470 usually flies a Embraer 190 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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Destination Info: Kigali Weather & Time

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14°C - 28°C
Expected weather conditions upon arrival
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-1 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Nairobi 08:37 | Kigali 07:37

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