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 4:10 PM (local time in Dakar, UTC+0) and land at 5:30 AM (local time in Nairobi, UTC+3) .
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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
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Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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KQ520
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Nairobi (NBO)
Dakar (DKR)
Dakar (DKR)
Scheduled: 3:10 PM
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KQ521 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ521 flight flying from Dakar to Nairobi on 10/10/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 11y, 11m. The aircraft is equipped with 129 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
17
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
60
%
Late on average
1 hour28 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 8:25 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in NBO at 8:52 AM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Sep 26 | Dakar (DSS) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 4:14 PM | 4:39 AM | Arrived |
| Tue, Sep 29 | Dakar (DSS) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 9:58 PM | 10:29 AM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 1 | Dakar (DSS) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 8:05 PM | 8:39 AM | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 3 | Dakar (DSS) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 5:07 PM | 5:36 AM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 6 | Dakar (DSS) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 6:21 PM | 7:28 AM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 8 | Dakar (DSS) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 8:25 PM | 8:52 AM | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 10 | Dakar (DSS) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 4:10 PM | 5:30 AM | Scheduled |
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KQ521 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of KQ521 is 17% (Late on average 2 hours25 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 60% (Late on average 1 hour28 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
17
%
Late on average
2 hours25 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
17
%
30 mins late
33
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
43
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
60
%
Late on average
1 hour28 minutes
Early
33
%
On time
27
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
30
%
Canceled
0
%
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Flight kq521 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 4:10 PM, arrival 5:30 AM (updated Oct 10, 2026). -
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Flight kq521 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 4:10 PM, with arrival at 5:30 AM. 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 4:10 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 4:10 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 10, 2026). -
When is flight kq521 scheduled to arrive?
Flight kq521 is scheduled to arrive at 5:30 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 5:30 AM. 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 hours20 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 4:10 PM.
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