JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
3,124 km
1,941 miles
KCU
Masindi
Uganda
Distance
3,124 km
1,941 mi / 1,687 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

JNB KCU
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Masindi Airport
IATA Code JNB KCU
ICAO Code FAOR HUMI
City Johannesburg Masindi
Country South Africa Uganda
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Kampala
Elevation 5,558 ft 3,850 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 1.760000, 31.740000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Masindi (KCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Masindi Airport (KCU) in Masindi, Uganda is 3,124 kilometers (1,941 miles / 1,687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 South Africa with Uganda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:16 in Johannesburg, it's 21:16 in Masindi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,708 feet between the two airports. Masindi 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 Masindi (KCU) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 187° (south). 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 Masindi Airport (KCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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