Kenya Airways KQ521 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ521 flight operated by Kenya Airways on May 9, 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) .
Thu, May 7
Sat, May 9
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 18m early
10h 20m
ABJ
57m
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.
10h 20m
ABJ
1h 34m
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Boarding Gate
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Baggage
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KQ521 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ521 flight from Dakar to Nairobi on 5/9/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 11y, 7m. The aircraft has 129 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
57%
Punctuality (Arrival)
67%
Late on average
16 minutes
Age
11y, 7m
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
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Seat layout example
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Flight History for KQ521
Trip.com historical records show that the last KQ521 flight departed on Thu, May 7 from DSS at approximately 16:47. This flight is expected to arrrive in NBO at 05:12.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Apr 25 | Dakar (DSS) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 16:31 | 05:41 | Arrived |
| Tue, Apr 28 | Dakar (DSS) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 16:18 | 05:07 | Arrived |
| Thu, Apr 30 | Dakar (DSS) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 16:23 | 05:52 | Arrived |
| Sat, May 2 | Dakar (DSS) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 16:37 | 05:09 | Arrived |
| Tue, May 5 | Dakar (DSS) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 16:37 | 05:07 | Arrived |
| Thu, May 7 | Dakar (DSS) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 16:47 | 05:12 | Arrived |
| Sat, May 9 | 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 57% (Late on average 55 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 67% (Late on average 16 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
57%
Late on average 55 minutes
Early
7%
On time
50%
30 mins late
13%
60 mins late
10%
90 mins late
20%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
67%
Late on average 16 minutes
Early
57%
On time
10%
30 mins late
23%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
10%
Cancelled
0%
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