Kenya Airways
KQ521 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ521 flight operated by Kenya Airways on Oct 10, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Dakar (DSS) to Nairobi (NBO). The flight is expected to depart at 16:10 (local time in Dakar, UTC+0) and arrive at 05:30 (local time in Nairobi, UTC+3) .
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Sat, Oct 10
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 13m early
10h 10m
ABJ
48m
Check-in Counter
30-32
Boarding Gate
1
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
10h 20m
ABJ
1h 30m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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KQ521 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ521 flight from Dakar to Nairobi on 10/10/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 11y, 11m. The aircraft has 129 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
17
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
60
%
Late on average
1 hour 28 minutes
Age
11y, 11m
Seats
129
Flight Distance
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Economy
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Drop-down ceiling TVs
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
81 cm
Legroom
43 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
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Flight History for KQ521
Trip.com historical records show that the last KQ521 flight departed on Thu, Oct 8 from DSS at approximately 20:25. This flight is expected to arrrive in NBO at 08:52.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Sep 26 | Dakar (DSS) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 16:14 | 04:39 | Arrived |
| Tue, Sep 29 | Dakar (DSS) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 21:58 | 10:29 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 1 | Dakar (DSS) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 20:05 | 08:39 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 3 | Dakar (DSS) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 17:07 | 05:36 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 6 | Dakar (DSS) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 18:21 | 07:28 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 8 | Dakar (DSS) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 20:25 | 08:52 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 10 | Dakar (DSS) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 16:10 | 05:30 | Scheduled |
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KQ521 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of KQ521 is 17% (Late on average 2 hours 25 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 60% (Late on average 1 hour 28 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
17
%
Late on average
2 hours 25 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
17
%
30 mins late
33
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
43
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
60
%
Late on average
1 hour 28 minutes
Early
33
%
On time
27
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
30
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight kq521 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 16:10, with arrival at 05:30. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport. -
Has flight kq521 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight kq521 is scheduled to depart at 16:10. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 16:10, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 10, 2026). -
When is flight kq521 scheduled to arrive?
Flight kq521 is scheduled to arrive at 05:30. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 05:30. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 10, 2026. -
What route does flight kq521 fly?
Flight kq521 is operated by Kenya Airways from Dakar (DSS) to Nairobi (NBO). Typical flight time is about 10 hours 20 minutes; operating days may include Saturday. -
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If flight kq521 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
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Has flight kq521 departed from Dakar?
Flight kq521 has not departed from Dakar (DSS) yet and is currently on schedule for 16:10.
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