What is the current status of flight kq498?

Flight kq498 has been canceled (status: Canceled). Contact Kenya Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund (updated Nov 12, 2026).

Is flight kq498 on time today?

Flight kq498 has been canceled (status: Canceled). Contact Kenya Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options; if booked on Trip.com, use Manage Booking.

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 01:20, and the current status is Canceled (updated Nov 12, 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 02:40. Status is Canceled as of Nov 12, 2026.

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 (Canceled, updated Nov 12, 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 been canceled and did not depart from Nairobi (NBO). Contact Kenya Airways or your booking channel for next steps.

What is the seat configuration for flight kq498?

Flight kq498 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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KQ498 Flight status

According to real-time data from Trip.com, flight KQ498, operated by Kenya Airways, scheduled to fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Zanzibar City (ZNZ), has been cancelled. Please contact the airline or airport counter for the latest information.

Tue, Nov 10

Thu, Nov 12

NBO-ZNZ

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Arrived

The flight has arrived 23m early

Nairobi(NBO)

01:22

Scheduled: 01:20, Nov 10

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport T1A

1h 20m

Zanzibar City(ZNZ)

02:17

Scheduled: 02:40, Nov 10

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport T3

Check-in Counter

16-25

Boarding Gate

Arrival Gate

Baggage

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NBO-ZNZ

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Canceled

Please refer to the airline for the latest information

Nairobi(NBO)

Scheduled: 01:20, Nov 12

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport T1A

Zanzibar City(ZNZ)

Scheduled: 02:40, Nov 12

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport T3

Check-in Counter

16-25

Boarding Gate

Arrival Gate

Baggage

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KQ498 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ498 flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar City on 11/12/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Embraer 190. This aircraft has been in service for 14y, 5m. The aircraft has 96 seats.

Embraer 190

Punctuality (Departure)

73 %

Punctuality (Arrival)

77 %

Late on average

3 minutes

Age

14y, 5m

Seats

Flight Distance

Economy

Business

In-Flight Services

Snacks

Seatback entertainment system

Wi-Fi is unavailable

USB port

Seat Information

79 cm

Legroom

43 cm

Seat width

100°

Reclining Angle

2-2

Seat layout example

In-Flight Services

Snacks

Seatback entertainment system

Wi-Fi is unavailable

USB port and power outlet

Seat Information

97 cm

Legroom

43 cm

Seat width

145°

Reclining Angle

1-2

Seat layout example

Flight History for KQ498

Trip.com historical records show that the last KQ498 flight departed on Tue, Nov 10 from NBO at approximately 01:22. This flight is expected to arrrive in ZNZ at 02:17.

Date	Airport		Aircraft Model	Departure	Arrival	Status
Date	Departure	Arrival	Aircraft Model	Departure	Arrival	Status
Tue, Nov 3	Nairobi (NBO)	Zanzibar City (ZNZ)	E190	04:48	05:43	Arrived
Thu, Nov 5	Nairobi (NBO)	Zanzibar City (ZNZ)	E190	01:27	02:22	Arrived
Sat, Nov 7	Nairobi (NBO)	Zanzibar City (ZNZ)	E190	01:21	02:14	Arrived
Sun, Nov 8	Nairobi (NBO)	Zanzibar City (ZNZ)	E190	01:36	02:32	Arrived
Mon, Nov 9	Nairobi (NBO)	Zanzibar City (ZNZ)	E190	01:25	02:22	Arrived
Tue, Nov 10	Nairobi (NBO)	Zanzibar City (ZNZ)	E190	01:22	02:17	Arrived
Thu, Nov 12	Nairobi (NBO)	Zanzibar City (ZNZ)	JET	--	--	Canceled

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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 73% (Late on average 28 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 77% (Late on average 3 minutes).

On-Time Departures

Punctuality

73 %

Late on average 28 minutes

Early

20 %

On time

53 %

30 mins late

3 %

60 mins late

13 %

90 mins late

10 %

Cancelled

17 %

On-Time Arrivals

Punctuality

77 %

Late on average 3 minutes

Early

73 %

On time

3 %

30 mins late

10 %

60 mins late

7 %

90 mins late

7 %

Cancelled

17 %

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Flight FAQs

What is the current status of flight kq498?
Flight kq498 has been canceled (status: Canceled). Contact Kenya Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund (updated Nov 12, 2026).
Is flight kq498 on time today?
Flight kq498 has been canceled (status: Canceled). Contact Kenya Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options; if booked on Trip.com, use Manage Booking.
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 01:20, and the current status is Canceled (updated Nov 12, 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 02:40. Status is Canceled as of Nov 12, 2026.
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 (Canceled, updated Nov 12, 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 been canceled and did not depart from Nairobi (NBO). Contact Kenya Airways or your booking channel for next steps.
What is the seat configuration for flight kq498?
Flight kq498 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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