Kenya Airways KQ498 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ498 flight operated by Kenya Airways on Oct 23, 2026, flying from Nairobi (NBO) to Zanzibar City (ZNZ), departed at 01:10 and is expected to arrive at 02:15 at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 41m 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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En route
Your flight has departed Nairobi and is expected to arrive in Zanzibar City at 02:15.
1h 20m
Check-in Counter
16-25
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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KQ495
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Zanzibar City (ZNZ)
Nairobi (NBO)
Nairobi (NBO)
Scheduled: 22:05
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32m early
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KQ498 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ498 flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar City on 10/23/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 13y, 6m. The aircraft has 145 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
63
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
70
%
Late on average
8 minutes
Age
13y, 6m
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 22 from NBO at approximately 01:03. This flight is expected to arrrive in ZNZ at 01:59.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Oct 16 | Nairobi (NBO) | Zanzibar City (ZNZ) | 738 | 03:11 | 04:07 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Nairobi (NBO) | Zanzibar City (ZNZ) | E190 | 01:22 | 02:16 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Nairobi (NBO) | Zanzibar City (ZNZ) | E190 | 01:15 | 02:08 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Nairobi (NBO) | Zanzibar City (ZNZ) | 738 | 01:39 | 02:34 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Nairobi (NBO) | Zanzibar City (ZNZ) | E190 | 01:08 | 02:05 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Nairobi (NBO) | Zanzibar City (ZNZ) | E190 | 01:03 | 01:59 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Nairobi (NBO) | Zanzibar City (ZNZ) | 738 | 01:10 | 02:15 | En route |
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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 63% (Late on average 36 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 70% (Late on average 8 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
63
%
Late on average
36 minutes
Early
23
%
On time
40
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
17
%
90 mins late
13
%
Cancelled
3
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
70
%
Late on average
8 minutes
Early
67
%
On time
3
%
30 mins late
17
%
60 mins late
10
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
3
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight kq498?
Flight kq498 has departed (status: En route). Departure 01:10, estimated arrival 02:15 (updated Oct 23, 2026).Is flight kq498 on time today?
Flight kq498 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 01:10 and is estimated to arrive at 02:15.Has flight kq498 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight kq498 is scheduled to depart at 01:10. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 01:10, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 23, 2026).When is flight kq498 scheduled to arrive?
Flight kq498 is scheduled to arrive at 02:30. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 02:15. Status is En route as of Oct 23, 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.How can I check real-time status for flight kq498?
Track flight kq498 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 flight kq498 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If kq498 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Oct 23, 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.Has flight kq498 departed from Nairobi?
Flight kq498 has departed from Nairobi (NBO) at 01:10 (status: En route).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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