JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,303 km
5,159 miles
KEP
Nepalgunj
Nepal
Distance
8,303 km
5,159 mi / 4,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.75h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB KEP
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Nepalgunj Airport
IATA Code JNB KEP
ICAO Code FAOR VNNG
City Johannesburg Nepalgunj
Country South Africa Nepal
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 5,558 ft 540 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 28.100000, 81.670000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Nepalgunj (KEP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) in Nepalgunj, Nepal is 8,303 kilometers (5,159 miles / 4,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Nepal. 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 17:10 in Johannesburg, it's 20:55 in Nepalgunj. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,018 feet between the two airports. Nepalgunj 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 Nepalgunj (KEP) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 228° (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 Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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