Kenya Airways KQ521 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ521 flight operated by Kenya Airways on Sep 19, 2026, flying from Dakar (DSS) to Nairobi (NBO), departed at 8:48 PM and is expected to arrive at 9:24 AM (local time in Nairobi, UTC+3) and land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Sat, Sep 19
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En route
Your flight has departed Dakar and is expected to arrive in Nairobi at 9:24 AM.
10h 15m
ABJ
40m
Check-in Counter
12-15
Boarding Gate
104
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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KQ521 Aircraft Details
Plane model info unavailable
Punctuality (Departure)
17%
Punctuality (Arrival)
50%
Late on average
2 hours10 minutes
Age
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Seats
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Flight Distance
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Economy
In-Flight Services
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Seat Information
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Legroom
--
Seat width
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Reclining Angle
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Seat layout example
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Flight History for KQ521
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Tue, Sep 8 | Dakar (DSS) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 4:27 PM | 5:04 AM | Arrived |
| Thu, Sep 10 | Dakar (DSS) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 4:13 PM | 5:04 AM | Arrived |
| Sat, Sep 12 | Dakar (DSS) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 5:00 PM | 5:28 AM | Arrived |
| Tue, Sep 15 | Dakar (DSS) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 4:25 PM | 5:01 AM | Arrived |
| Thu, Sep 17 | Dakar (DSS) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 8:49 PM | 9:23 AM | Arrived |
| Fri, Sep 18 | Abidjan (ABJ) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 12:37 AM | 9:23 AM | Arrived |
| Sat, Sep 19 | Dakar (DSS) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 8:48 PM | 9:24 AM | En route |
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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 hours46 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 50% (Late on average 2 hours10 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
17%
Late on average 2 hours46 minutes
Early
0%
On time
17%
30 mins late
27%
60 mins late
10%
90 mins late
47%
Canceled
1%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
50%
Late on average 2 hours10 minutes
Early
23%
On time
27%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
40%
Canceled
1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight kq521?
Flight kq521 has departed (status: En route). Departure 8:48 PM, estimated arrival 9:24 AM (updated Sep 20, 2026).Is flight kq521 on time today?
Flight kq521 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 8:48 PM and is estimated to arrive at 9:24 AM.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 8:48 PM, and the current status is En route (updated Sep 20, 2026).When is flight kq521 scheduled to arrive?
Flight kq521 is scheduled to arrive at 9:20 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 9:24 AM. Status is En route as of Sep 20, 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 hours15 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.How can I check real-time status for flight kq521?
Track flight kq521 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight kq521 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If kq521 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Sep 20, 2026). Contact Kenya Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight kq521 departed from Dakar?
Flight kq521 has departed from Dakar (DSS) at 8:48 PM (status: En route).
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