Qatar Airways operates flight QR649 between Kathmandu (KTM) and Doha (DOH). This route is typically operated by a 787-9. Based on Qatar Airways' current Starlink rollout — 146 of 241 aircraft equipped (61% of the fleet) — we estimate a 33% probability that this specific flight is equipped with Starlink satellite WiFi.
3 of 10 observed flights on this route carry confirmed Starlink evidence; blended with the fleet-wide rate for B788+B789 where this route has no evidence of its own: 32.6%.
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This route is predominantly operated by B789 aircraft. The score reflects Qatar Airways's confirmed Starlink rollout status for the B789 fleet specifically, not the airline's fleet-wide average.
Starlink coverage on this route is limited. Qatar Airways has started its Starlink rollout, but this route or aircraft type may not yet be equipped — the probability will rise as more aircraft are confirmed.
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Based on historical aircraft assignments for this day of the week. Actual aircraft may differ.
Prediction (33%) reflects the chance this specific flight has Starlink. 3 of 10 observed flights on this route carry confirmed Starlink evidence; blended with the fleet-wide rate for B788+B789 where this route has no evidence of its own: 32.6%. B789 coverage (33%) shows how many B789 aircraft have Starlink.
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We estimate a 33% probability that flight QR649 has Starlink WiFi. 3 of 10 observed flights on this route carry confirmed Starlink evidence; blended with the fleet-wide rate for B788+B789 where this route has no evidence of its own: 32.6%. Qatar Airways is actively rolling out Starlink across its fleet. Check back as our data updates when new aircraft are confirmed.
Qatar Airways uses Starlink satellite WiFi on equipped aircraft. Flight QR649 operates KTM to DOH. Our Starlink probability score for this flight is 33%, based on Qatar Airways' fleet rollout data and confirmed tail numbers.
The most reliable method is to check your specific tail number after check-in — your boarding pass or the Qatar Airways app may show the aircraft registration. You can then search that tail number on StarlinkFlights.com. Alternatively, our probability score for flight QR649 is 33% based on current fleet data.
The prediction for QR649 is based on the aircraft actually observed or claimed to operate this route, not a generic fleet-wide guess. 3 of 10 observed flights on this route carry confirmed Starlink evidence; blended with the fleet-wide rate for B788+B789 where this route has no evidence of its own: 32.6%. A confirmed, dated passenger sighting for this specific flight can override this when one exists.
No prediction can guarantee a specific aircraft. Airlines perform last-minute equipment swaps for maintenance, operational needs, or schedule changes — meaning a Starlink-equipped tail can be replaced by a non-equipped one on the day. A score of 80% or above means historical data strongly favours Starlink on this flight, but it is not a guarantee. For the most reliable information, check the airline's gate display or app on the day of departure.
