KLM KL597 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the KL597 flight operated by KLM on May 7, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT). The flight is expected to depart at 10:10 AM and land at 8:56 PM .
Wed, May 6
Thu, May 7
Fri, May 8
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 6m early
11h 15m
Check-in Counter
9-16
Boarding Gate
F7
Arrival Gate
A3
Baggage
2
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
11h 15m
Check-in Counter
6-16
Boarding Gate
F6
Arrival Gate
A5
Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
11h 15m
Check-in Counter
6-16
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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KL597 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the KL597 flight flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town on 5/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 777-300ER. This aircraft has been in service for 12y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 408 seats.
Boeing 777-300ER
Punctuality (Departure)
90%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100%
Early on average
6 minutes
Age
12y, 4m
Seats
408
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seat Information
--
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-4-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width
135°
Reclining Angle
2-4-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
160 cm
Legroom
51 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for KL597
Trip.com historical records show that the last KL597 flight departed on Wed, May 6 from AMS at approximately 10:32 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in CPT at 9:19 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, May 2 | Amsterdam (AMS) | Cape Town (CPT) | B77W | 10:55 AM | 9:29 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, May 3 | Amsterdam (AMS) | Cape Town (CPT) | B77W | 10:34 AM | 9:23 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, May 4 | Amsterdam (AMS) | Cape Town (CPT) | B77W | 10:53 AM | 9:32 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, May 5 | Amsterdam (AMS) | Cape Town (CPT) | 772 | 10:25 AM | 9:23 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, May 6 | Amsterdam (AMS) | Cape Town (CPT) | B77W | 10:32 AM | 9:19 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, May 7 | Amsterdam (AMS) | Cape Town (CPT) | B77W | 10:10 AM | 8:56 PM | Scheduled |
| Fri, May 8 | Amsterdam (AMS) | Cape Town (CPT) | B77W | 10:10 AM | 9:25 PM | Scheduled |
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KL597 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of KL597 is 90% (Late on average 20 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 6 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
90%
Late on average 20 minutes
Early
0%
On time
90%
30 mins late
10%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Canceled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100%
Early on average 6 minutes
Early
87%
On time
13%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
0%
Canceled
0%
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