Kenya Airways
KQ498 Flight status
According to Trip.com’s latest record on status for Kenya Airways flight KQ498 from Nairobi to Zanzibar City (NBO-ZNZ): Flight KQ498 has safely landed at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) 02:21 (local time), about 19m early.
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 39m early
1h 20m
Check-in Counter
16-25
Boarding Gate
21
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 19m early
1h 20m
Check-in Counter
16-25
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 20m
Check-in Counter
16-25
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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KQ429
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Kilimanjaro Region (JRO)
Nairobi (NBO)
Nairobi (NBO)
Scheduled: 19:30
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27m early
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KQ498 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ498 flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar City on 10/2/2026 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)
67
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
73
%
Late on average
10 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 67% 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
Legroom
43 cm
Seat width
145°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for KQ498
Trip.com historical records show that the last KQ498 flight departed on Thu, Oct 1 from NBO at approximately 01:12. This flight is expected to arrrive in ZNZ at 02:01.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Sep 27 | Nairobi (NBO) | Zanzibar City (ZNZ) | E190 | 06:12 | 07:08 | Arrived |
| Mon, Sep 28 | Nairobi (NBO) | Zanzibar City (ZNZ) | 738 | 01:32 | 02:26 | Arrived |
| Tue, Sep 29 | Nairobi (NBO) | Zanzibar City (ZNZ) | E190 | 01:34 | 02:31 | Arrived |
| Wed, Sep 30 | Nairobi (NBO) | Zanzibar City (ZNZ) | E190 | 01:04 | 01:59 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 1 | Nairobi (NBO) | Zanzibar City (ZNZ) | E190 | 01:12 | 02:01 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 2 | Nairobi (NBO) | Zanzibar City (ZNZ) | 738 | 01:28 | 02:21 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 3 | Nairobi (NBO) | Zanzibar City (ZNZ) | E190 | 01:20 | 02:40 | Scheduled |
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KQ498 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of KQ498 is 67% (Late on average 39 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 73% (Late on average 10 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67
%
Late on average
39 minutes
Early
27
%
On time
40
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
10
%
90 mins late
17
%
Cancelled
9
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
73
%
Late on average
10 minutes
Early
67
%
On time
7
%
30 mins late
13
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
10
%
Cancelled
9
%
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Flight FAQs
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What is the current status of flight kq498?
Flight kq498 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 02:21 (updated Oct 2, 2026). -
Is flight kq498 on time today?
Flight kq498 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 02:21; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel. -
Has flight kq498 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight kq498 is scheduled to depart at 01:20. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 01:28, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 2, 2026). -
When is flight kq498 scheduled to arrive?
Flight kq498 is scheduled to arrive at 02:40. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 02:21. Status is Arrived as of Oct 2, 2026. -
What route does flight kq498 fly?
Flight kq498 is operated by Kenya Airways from Nairobi (NBO) to Zanzibar City (ZNZ). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 20 minutes; operating days may include Friday. -
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If flight kq498 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
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Has flight kq498 departed from Nairobi?
Flight kq498 has already left Nairobi and completed its journey. Departure was 01:28; actual arrival 02:21. -
What is the seat configuration for flight kq498?
Flight kq498 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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Time on arrival: Nairobi 02:21
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