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KQ101 Flight status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ101 flight operated by Kenya Airways on Nov 7, 2026 is scheduled to fly from London (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO). The flight is expected to depart at 17:25 (local time in London, UTC+0) and arrive at 04:48 (local time in Nairobi, UTC+3) .
Fri, Nov 6
Sat, Nov 7
Sun, Nov 8
LON-NBO

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 2h 15m late
London(LHR)
19:56
Scheduled: 17:25, Nov 6
Heathrow Airport T4
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 8h 35m
Nairobi(NBO)
07:15
Scheduled: 05:00, Nov 7
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport T1A
Check-in Counter
F
Boarding Gate
7
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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LON-NBO

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
London(LHR)
17:25
Scheduled: 17:25, Nov 7
Heathrow Airport T4
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 8h 35m
Nairobi(NBO)
04:48
Scheduled: 05:00, Nov 8
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport T1A
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
London(LHR)
17:25
Scheduled: 17:25, Nov 8
Heathrow Airport T4
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 8h 35m
Nairobi(NBO)
05:00
Scheduled: 05:00, Nov 9
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport T1A
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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KQ101 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ101 flight from London to Nairobi on 11/7/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 777-300. This aircraft has been in service for 12y, 4m. The aircraft has 400 seats.
flight status
Boeing 777-300
Punctuality (Departure)
33 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
70 %
Late on average
25 minutes
Age
12y, 4m
Seats
400
Flight Distance
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Flight History for KQ101

Trip.com historical records show that the last KQ101 flight departed on Fri, Nov 6 from LHR at approximately 19:56. This flight is expected to arrrive in NBO at 07:15.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Mon, Nov 2 London (LHR) Nairobi (NBO) B77W 18:39 06:00 Arrived
Tue, Nov 3 London (LHR) Nairobi (NBO) B77W 18:47 06:15 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 London (LHR) Nairobi (NBO) B77W 17:56 05:23 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 London (LHR) Nairobi (NBO) 788 17:47 05:11 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 London (LHR) Nairobi (NBO) B77W 19:56 07:15 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 London (LHR) Nairobi (NBO) 773 17:25 04:48 Scheduled
Sun, Nov 8 London (LHR) Nairobi (NBO) 773 17:25 05:00 Scheduled

KQ101 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of KQ101 is 33% (Late on average 45 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 70% (Late on average 25 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
33 %
Late on average 45 minutes
Early
3 %
On time
30 %
30 mins late
40 %
60 mins late
13 %
90 mins late
13 %
Cancelled
2 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
70 %
Late on average 25 minutes
Early
17 %
On time
53 %
30 mins late
10 %
60 mins late
13 %
90 mins late
7 %
Cancelled
2 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight kq101?

    Flight kq101 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 17:25, arrival 05:00 (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight kq101 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 17:25, with arrival at 05:00. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight kq101 is scheduled to depart at 17:25. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 17:25, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight kq101 is scheduled to arrive at 05:00. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 04:48. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 7, 2026.
  • Flight kq101 is operated by Kenya Airways from London (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO). Typical flight time is about 8 hours 35 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight kq101 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 kq101 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 7, 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 kq101 has not departed from London (LHR) yet and is currently on schedule for 17:25.
  • Flight kq101 usually flies a Boeing 777-300 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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