Kenya Airways
KQ491 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ491 flight operated by Kenya Airways on Oct 10, 2026, flying from Zanzibar City (ZNZ) to Nairobi (NBO), departed at 10:09 and is expected to arrive at 11:04 at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 7m late
1h 20m
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En route
Your flight has departed Zanzibar City and is expected to arrive in Nairobi at 11:04.
1h 20m
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KQ490
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Nairobi (NBO)
Zanzibar City (ZNZ)
Zanzibar City (ZNZ)
Scheduled: 09:20
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KQ491 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ491 flight from Zanzibar City to Nairobi on 10/10/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 14y, 2m. The aircraft has 145 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
77
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
87
%
Late on average
22 minutes
Age
14y, 2m
Seats
145
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Snacks
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
81 cm
More legroom than on 63% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Snacks
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
119 cm
More legroom than on 25% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
145°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for KQ491
Trip.com historical records show that the last KQ491 flight departed on Fri, Oct 9 from ZNZ at approximately 10:41. This flight is expected to arrrive in NBO at 11:37.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Oct 3 | Zanzibar City (ZNZ) | Nairobi (NBO) | E190 | 10:13 | 11:10 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 4 | Zanzibar City (ZNZ) | Nairobi (NBO) | E190 | 09:35 | 10:36 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 5 | Zanzibar City (ZNZ) | Nairobi (NBO) | E190 | 10:17 | 11:16 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 7 | Zanzibar City (ZNZ) | Nairobi (NBO) | E190 | 10:36 | 11:35 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 8 | Zanzibar City (ZNZ) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 11:00 | 11:57 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 9 | Zanzibar City (ZNZ) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 10:41 | 11:37 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 10 | Zanzibar City (ZNZ) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 10:09 | 11:04 | En route |
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KQ491 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of KQ491 is 77% (Late on average 45 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 22 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77
%
Late on average
45 minutes
Early
30
%
On time
47
%
30 mins late
10
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
7
%
Cancelled
1
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87
%
Late on average
22 minutes
Early
70
%
On time
17
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
1
%
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Flight FAQs
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What is the current status of flight kq491?
Flight kq491 has departed (status: En route). Departure 10:09, estimated arrival 11:04 (updated Oct 10, 2026). -
Is flight kq491 on time today?
Flight kq491 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 10:09 and is estimated to arrive at 11:04. -
Has flight kq491 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight kq491 is scheduled to depart at 10:10. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 10:09, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 10, 2026). -
When is flight kq491 scheduled to arrive?
Flight kq491 is scheduled to arrive at 11:30. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 11:04. Status is En route as of Oct 10, 2026. -
What route does flight kq491 fly?
Flight kq491 is operated by Kenya Airways from Zanzibar City (ZNZ) to Nairobi (NBO). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 20 minutes; operating days may include Saturday. -
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If flight kq491 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
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Has flight kq491 departed from Zanzibar City?
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What is the seat configuration for flight kq491?
Flight kq491 usually flies a Boeing 737-800 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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