JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,624 km
1,630 miles
KLY
Kalima
DR Congo
Distance
2,624 km
1,630 mi / 1,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

JNB KLY
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kinkungwa Airport
IATA Code JNB KLY
ICAO Code FAOR FZOD
City Johannesburg Kalima
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,808 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -2.580000, 26.730000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kalima (KLY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kinkungwa Airport (KLY) in Kalima, DR Congo is 2,624 kilometers (1,630 miles / 1,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 19:45 in Johannesburg, it's 19:45 in Kalima.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,750 feet between the two airports. Kinkungwa 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 Kalima (KLY) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 177° (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 Kinkungwa Airport (KLY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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