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KQ499 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com real-time data, flight KQ499 operated by Kenya Airways from Zanzibar City (ZNZ) to Nairobi (NBO) on Nov 7, 2026 has departed at 04:15 and is expected to arrive at 05:12 at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Thu, Nov 5
Sat, Nov 7
Mon, Dec 7
ZNZ-NBO

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 41m early
Zanzibar City(ZNZ)
04:22
Scheduled: 04:40, Nov 5
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 20m
Nairobi(NBO)
05:19
Scheduled: 06:00, Nov 5
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport T1A
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Baggage
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En route
Your flight has departed Zanzibar City and is expected to arrive in Nairobi at 05:12.
Zanzibar City(ZNZ)
04:15
Scheduled: 04:40, Nov 7
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 20m
Nairobi(NBO)
05:12
Scheduled: 06:00, Nov 7
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport T1A
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Boarding Gate
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Cancelled
Please refer to the airline for the latest information
Zanzibar City(ZNZ)
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Scheduled: 04:40, Dec 7
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport T3
Nairobi(NBO)
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Scheduled: 06:00, Dec 7
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport T1A
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KQ499 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ499 flight flying from Zanzibar City to Nairobi on 11/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Embraer 190. This aircraft has been in service for 14y, 8m. The aircraft is equipped with 96 seats.
flight status
Embraer 190
Punctuality (Departure)
90 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
90 %
Early on average
22 minutes
Age
14y, 8m
Seats
96
Distance
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Flight History for KQ499

Trip.com historical records show that the last KQ499 flight departed on Thu, Nov 5 from ZNZ at approximately 04:22. This flight is expected to arrrive in NBO at 05:19.
Date Airport Aircraft Type Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Wed, Oct 28 Zanzibar City (ZNZ) Nairobi (NBO) JET -- -- Cancelled
Thu, Oct 29 Zanzibar City (ZNZ) Nairobi (NBO) E190 06:51 07:47 Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 Zanzibar City (ZNZ) Nairobi (NBO) 738 04:28 05:23 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Zanzibar City (ZNZ) Nairobi (NBO) E190 04:49 05:43 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 Zanzibar City (ZNZ) Nairobi (NBO) E190 06:39 07:36 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Zanzibar City (ZNZ) Nairobi (NBO) E190 04:22 05:19 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Zanzibar City (ZNZ) Nairobi (NBO) E190 04:15 05:12 En route

KQ499 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of KQ499 is 90% (Early on average 2 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 22 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
90 %
Early on average 2 minutes
Early
70 %
On time
20 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
22 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90 %
Early on average 22 minutes
Early
87 %
On time
3 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
22 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight kq499?

    Flight kq499 has departed (status: En route). Departure 04:15, estimated arrival 05:12 (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight kq499 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 04:15 and is estimated to arrive at 05:12.
  • Flight kq499 is scheduled to depart at 04:40. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 04:15, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight kq499 is scheduled to arrive at 06:00. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 05:12. Status is En route as of Nov 7, 2026.
  • Flight kq499 is operated by Kenya Airways from Zanzibar City (ZNZ) to Nairobi (NBO). Typical flight time is about 1 hour20 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight kq499 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 kq499 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, 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 kq499 has departed from Zanzibar City (ZNZ) at 04:15 (status: En route).
  • Flight kq499 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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