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KQ494 Flight Status

According to Trip.com latest record on status for Kenya Airways flight KQ494 from Nairobi to Zanzibar City (NBO-ZNZ): Flight KQ494 has been canceled. Please refer to the airline or airport for the most up-to-date information.
Thu, Nov 12
Sun, Nov 15
Fri, Nov 20
NBO-ZNZ

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Arrived
The flight arrived 18m early.
Nairobi(NBO)
18:46
Scheduled: 18:40, Nov 12
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport T1A
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 20m
Zanzibar City(ZNZ)
19:42
Scheduled: 20:00, Nov 12
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
16-25
Boarding Gate
20A
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Cancelled
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Nairobi(NBO)
--
Scheduled: 18:40, Nov 15
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport T1A
Zanzibar City(ZNZ)
--
Scheduled: 20:00, Nov 15
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
16-25
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Cancelled
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Nairobi(NBO)
--
Scheduled: 18:40, Nov 20
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 20m
Zanzibar City(ZNZ)
--
Scheduled: 20:00, Nov 20
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
Check-in Counter
16-25
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
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KQ494 Aircraft Specifications

According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ494 flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar City on 11/13/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 13y, 8m. The aircraft has 145 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
On-Time Departure
83 %
On-Time Arrival
87 %
Avg. Early
3 minutes
Aircraft Age
13y, 8m
Total Seats
145
Flight Distance
--

KQ494 Flight History

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Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Tue, Nov 3 Nairobi (NBO) Zanzibar City (ZNZ) E190 18:25 19:23 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Nairobi (NBO) Zanzibar City (ZNZ) E190 18:49 19:45 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Nairobi (NBO) Zanzibar City (ZNZ) E190 18:47 19:44 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Nairobi (NBO) Zanzibar City (ZNZ) E190 20:34 21:30 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Nairobi (NBO) Zanzibar City (ZNZ) 738 19:04 19:58 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Nairobi (NBO) Zanzibar City (ZNZ) E190 18:46 19:42 Arrived
Sun, Nov 15 Nairobi (NBO) Zanzibar City (ZNZ) JET -- -- Cancelled

KQ494 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of KQ494 is 83% (Late on average 20 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Early on average 3 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
83 %
Late on average 20 minutes
Early
13 %
On time
70 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
5 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87 %
Early on average 3 minutes
Early
73 %
On time
13 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
5 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight kq494?

    Flight kq494 has been canceled (status: Cancelled). Contact Kenya Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight kq494 has been canceled (status: Cancelled). Contact Kenya Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options; if booked on Trip.com, use Manage Booking.
  • Flight kq494 is scheduled to depart at 18:40. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 18:40, and the current status is Cancelled (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight kq494 is scheduled to arrive at 20:00. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 20:00. Status is Cancelled as of Nov 13, 2026.
  • Track flight kq494 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 kq494 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Cancelled, updated Nov 13, 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 kq494 has been canceled and did not depart from Nairobi (NBO). Contact Kenya Airways or your booking channel for next steps.
  • Flight kq494 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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