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KQ491 Flight Status

According to Trip.com latest record on status for Kenya Airways flight KQ491 from Zanzibar City to Nairobi (ZNZ-NBO): Flights for Nov 11, 2026 are scheduled, with the next departure slated for 09:50 from ZNZ and an expected arrival at 10:46 at NBO .
Sun, Nov 8
Wed, Nov 11
Sat, Nov 21
ZNZ-NBO

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Arrived
The flight arrived 1m late.
Zanzibar City(ZNZ)
10:19
Scheduled: 09:50, Nov 8
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 20m
Nairobi(NBO)
11:11
Scheduled: 11:10, Nov 8
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport T1A
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Zanzibar City(ZNZ)
09:50
Scheduled: 09:50, Nov 11
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport T3
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 20m
Nairobi(NBO)
10:46
Scheduled: 11:10, Nov 11
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport T1A
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Cancelled
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Zanzibar City(ZNZ)
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Scheduled: 09:50, Nov 21
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
Nairobi(NBO)
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Scheduled: 11:10, Nov 21
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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KQ490
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Nairobi (NBO) Zanzibar City (ZNZ)
Scheduled: 09:00
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KQ491 Aircraft Specifications

According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ491 flight from Zanzibar City to Nairobi on 11/11/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Embraer 190. This aircraft has been in service for 15y, 7m. The aircraft has 96 seats.
flight status
Embraer 190
On-Time Departure
80 %
On-Time Arrival
90 %
Avg. Early
3 minutes
Aircraft Age
15y, 7m
Total Seats
96
Flight Distance
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KQ491 Flight History

Trip.com historical records show that the last KQ491 flight departed on Sun, Nov 8 from ZNZ at approximately 10:19. This flight is expected to arrrive in NBO at 11:11.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Oct 31 Zanzibar City (ZNZ) Nairobi (NBO) 738 09:53 10:47 Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 Zanzibar City (ZNZ) Nairobi (NBO) 738 11:20 12:14 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Zanzibar City (ZNZ) Nairobi (NBO) E190 10:04 11:04 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Zanzibar City (ZNZ) Nairobi (NBO) E190 09:56 10:53 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Zanzibar City (ZNZ) Nairobi (NBO) E190 10:11 11:08 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Zanzibar City (ZNZ) Nairobi (NBO) E190 10:19 11:11 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Zanzibar City (ZNZ) Nairobi (NBO) E190 09:50 10:46 Scheduled

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 80% (Late on average 19 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 3 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
80 %
Late on average 19 minutes
Early
17 %
On time
63 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
5 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90 %
Early on average 3 minutes
Early
73 %
On time
17 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
3 %
Cancelled
5 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight kq491?

    Flight kq491 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 09:50, arrival 11:10 (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight kq491 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 09:50, with arrival at 11:10. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight kq491 is scheduled to depart at 09:50. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 09:50, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight kq491 is scheduled to arrive at 11:10. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 10:46. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • 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 Wednesday.
  • Track flight kq491 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 kq491 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 11, 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 kq491 has not departed from Zanzibar City (ZNZ) yet and is currently on schedule for 09:50.
  • Flight kq491 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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