Kenya Airways KQ785 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ785 flight operated by Kenya Airways on Oct 24, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Cape Town (CPT) to Nairobi (NBO). The flight is expected to depart at 2:20 PM (local time in Cape Town, UTC+2) and arrive at 9:05 PM (local time in Nairobi, UTC+3) .
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 33m late
5h 45m
Check-in Counter
A101-A104
Boarding Gate
A6
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
5h 45m
Check-in Counter
A101-A104
Boarding Gate
B4
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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KQ785 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the KQ785 flight from Cape Town to Nairobi on 10/23/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 11y, 10m. The aircraft has 234 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
73
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
87
%
Late on average
10 minutes
Age
11y, 10m
Seats
234
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
81 cm
Legroom
47 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
191 cm
Legroom
79 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
2-2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for KQ785
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Oct 10 | Cape Town (CPT) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 2:33 PM | 8:31 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 13 | Cape Town (CPT) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 7:26 AM | 1:33 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 14 | Cape Town (CPT) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 11:37 PM | 5:29 AM | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Cape Town (CPT) | Nairobi (NBO) | 788 | 3:42 PM | 9:19 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Cape Town (CPT) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 10:05 AM | 4:03 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Cape Town (CPT) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 1:04 AM | 6:48 AM | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Cape Town (CPT) | Nairobi (NBO) | 738 | 2:20 PM | 9:05 PM | Scheduled |
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KQ785 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of KQ785 is 73% (Late on average 59 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 10 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73
%
Late on average
59 minutes
Early
13
%
On time
60
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
13
%
Cancelled
1
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87
%
Late on average
10 minutes
Early
77
%
On time
10
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
10
%
Cancelled
1
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight kq785?
Flight kq785 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 2:20 PM, arrival 9:05 PM (updated Oct 23, 2026).Is flight kq785 on time today?
Flight kq785 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 2:20 PM, with arrival at 9:05 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight kq785 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight kq785 is scheduled to depart at 2:20 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 2:20 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 23, 2026).When is flight kq785 scheduled to arrive?
Flight kq785 is scheduled to arrive at 9:05 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 9:05 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 23, 2026.What is the gate information for flight kq785?
For flight kq785, the departure terminal is I and the boarding gate is B4. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight kq785 fly?
Flight kq785 is operated by Kenya Airways from Cape Town (CPT) to Nairobi (NBO). Typical flight time is about 5 hours 45 minutes; operating days may include Friday.How can I check real-time status for flight kq785?
Track flight kq785 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 kq785 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If kq785 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 23, 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 kq785 departed from Cape Town?
Flight kq785 has not departed from Cape Town (CPT) yet and is currently on schedule for 2:20 PM.What is the seat configuration for flight kq785?
Flight kq785 usually flies a Boeing 737-800 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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