JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,373 km
5,203 miles
KBK
Kushinagar Airport
India
Distance
8,373 km
5,203 mi / 4,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB KBK
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kushinagar Airport
IATA Code JNB KBK
ICAO Code FAOR VEKI
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa India
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 5,558 ft 263 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 26.770000, 83.900000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kushinagar Airport (KBK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kushinagar Airport (KBK) in Kushinagar Airport, India is 8,373 kilometers (5,203 miles / 4,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with India. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:16 in Johannesburg, it's 17:46 in Kushinagar Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,295 feet between the two airports. Kushinagar Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kushinagar Airport (KBK) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 230° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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