Kenya Airways KQ478 Flight Status
According to Trip.com’s latest update for Kenya Airways flight KQ478 from Nairobi to Kigali (NBO–KGL): Flight KQ478 has safely landed at Kigali International Airport (KGL) at 00:09 (local time). Arrival was about 26m early.
Thu, May 7
Fri, May 8
Sat, May 9
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 13m early
1h 30m
Check-in Counter
16-25
Boarding Gate
16
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 26m early
1h 30m
Check-in Counter
16-25
Boarding Gate
20A
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 30m
Check-in Counter
16-25
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
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KQ478 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ478 flight flying from Nairobi to Kigali on 5/8/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Embraer 190. This aircraft has been in service for 14y, 8m. The aircraft is equipped with 84 seats.
Embraer 190
Punctuality (Departure)
70%
Punctuality (Arrival)
83%
Late on average
1 minute
Age
14y, 8m
Seats
84
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Snacks
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
More legroom than on 60% of flights
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
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
--
Reclining Angle
1-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for KQ478
Trip.com historical records show that the last KQ478 flight departed on Thu, May 7 from NBO at approximately 00:17. This flight is expected to arrrive in KGL at 00:22.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, May 3 | Nairobi (NBO) | Kigali (KGL) | E190 | 00:22 | 00:26 | Arrived |
| Mon, May 4 | Nairobi (NBO) | Kigali (KGL) | 738 | 00:54 | 00:57 | Arrived |
| Wed, May 6 | Nairobi (NBO) | Kigali (KGL) | E190 | 00:04 | 00:20 | Arrived |
| Thu, May 7 | Nairobi (NBO) | Kigali (KGL) | E190 | 00:17 | 00:22 | Arrived |
| Fri, May 8 | Nairobi (NBO) | Kigali (KGL) | E190 | 00:05 | 00:09 | Arrived |
| Sat, May 9 | Nairobi (NBO) | Kigali (KGL) | 738 | 00:05 | 00:35 | Scheduled |
| Sun, May 10 | Nairobi (NBO) | Kigali (KGL) | 738 | 00:05 | 00:35 | Scheduled |
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KQ478 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of KQ478 is 70% (Late on average 24 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 1 minute).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70%
Late on average 24 minutes
Early
10%
On time
60%
30 mins late
17%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
7%
Cancelled
2%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83%
Late on average 1 minute
Early
67%
On time
17%
30 mins late
10%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
2%
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