JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,331 km
1,449 miles
KGA
Kananga
DR Congo
Distance
2,331 km
1,449 mi / 1,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
344°
north northwest

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JNB KGA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kananga Airport
IATA Code JNB KGA
ICAO Code FAOR FZUA
City Johannesburg Kananga
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,139 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -5.900000, 22.470000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kananga (KGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kananga Airport (KGA) in Kananga, DR Congo is 2,331 kilometers (1,449 miles / 1,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:18 in Johannesburg, it's 14:18 in Kananga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,419 feet between the two airports. Kananga 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 Kananga (KGA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 165° (south southeast). 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 Kananga Airport (KGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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