EYS
Eliye Springs
Kenya
3,368 km
2,093 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
3,368 km
2,093 mi / 1,819 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
194°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

EYS JNB
Airport Name Eliye Springs Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code EYS JNB
ICAO Code HKES FAOR
City Eliye Springs Johannesburg
Country Kenya South Africa
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,395 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 3.220000, 35.970000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Eliye Springs (EYS) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eliye Springs Airport (EYS) in Eliye Springs, Kenya to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 3,368 kilometers (2,093 miles / 1,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:05 in Eliye Springs, it's 16:05 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,163 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Eliye Springs Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Eliye Springs (EYS) follows a heading of 15° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Eliye Springs Airport (EYS) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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