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KQ489 Flight Status

According to Trip.com's real-time data, the KQ489 flight operated by Kenya Airways on Nov 13, 2026, scheduled to fly from Dar es salaam (DAR) to Nairobi (NBO), has experienced a change in flight status: the originally scheduled departure time has been delayed, and the new departure time is 06:55 , with a new arrival time of 08:15 . Trip.com will continue to keep you updated on the latest flight status.
Wed, Nov 11
Fri, Nov 13
Mon, Nov 16
DAR-NBO

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Arrived
The flight has arrived on time
Dar es salaam(DAR)
04:07
Scheduled: 03:50, Nov 11
Julius Nyerere International Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 20m
Nairobi(NBO)
05:10
Scheduled: 05:10, Nov 11
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport T1A
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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DAR-NBO

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Delayed
Your flight is about 3h 5m late.
Dar es salaam(DAR)
06:55
Scheduled: 03:50, Nov 13
Julius Nyerere International Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 20m
Nairobi(NBO)
08:15
Scheduled: 05:10, Nov 13
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport T1A
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Boarding Gate
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Baggage
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Cancelled
Please refer to the airline for the latest information
Dar es salaam(DAR)
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Scheduled: 03:50, Nov 16
Julius Nyerere International Airport T3
Nairobi(NBO)
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Scheduled: 05:10, Nov 16
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport T1A
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KQ489 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ489 flight flying from Dar es salaam to Nairobi on 11/13/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Embraer 190. This aircraft has been in service for 14y, 5m. The aircraft is equipped with 96 seats.
flight status
Embraer 190
Punctuality (Departure)
87 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
87 %
Early on average
1 minute
Age
14y, 5m
Seats
96
Distance
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Flight History for KQ489

Trip.com historical records show that the last KQ489 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from DAR at approximately 04:07. This flight is expected to arrrive in NBO at 05:10.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Oct 30 Dar es salaam (DAR) Nairobi (NBO) E190 -- -- Cancelled
Sun, Nov 1 Dar es salaam (DAR) Nairobi (NBO) E190 03:45 04:43 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Dar es salaam (DAR) Nairobi (NBO) E190 03:53 04:57 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Dar es salaam (DAR) Nairobi (NBO) E190 04:08 05:08 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Dar es salaam (DAR) Nairobi (NBO) E190 04:07 05:10 Arrived
Fri, Nov 13 Dar es salaam (DAR) Nairobi (NBO) E190 06:55 08:15 Delayed
Mon, Nov 16 Dar es salaam (DAR) Nairobi (NBO) JET -- -- Cancelled

KQ489 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of KQ489 is 87% (Late on average 17 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Early on average 1 minute).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
87 %
Late on average 17 minutes
Early
43 %
On time
43 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
47 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87 %
Early on average 1 minute
Early
83 %
On time
3 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
47 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight kq489?

    Flight kq489 is delayed by about 185 minutes (status: Delayed). Latest estimated departure/arrival: 06:55 / 08:15 (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight kq489 is delayed by about 185 minutes (status: Delayed). The latest estimated departure/arrival times are 06:55 / 08:15. Watch for gate changes.
  • Flight kq489 is scheduled to depart at 03:50. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 06:55, and the current status is Delayed (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight kq489 is scheduled to arrive at 05:10. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 08:15. Status is Delayed as of Nov 13, 2026.
  • Flight kq489 is operated by Kenya Airways from Dar es salaam (DAR) to Nairobi (NBO). Typical flight time is about 1 hour20 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight kq489 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 kq489 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Delayed, updated Nov 13, 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 kq489 has not left Dar es salaam (DAR) yet and is delayed by about 185 minutes. Latest estimated departure: 06:55.
  • Flight kq489 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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Time on arrival: Dar es salaam 08:15 | Nairobi 08:15

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