JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
502 km
312 miles
KMH
Kuruman
South Africa
Distance
502 km
312 mi / 271 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JNB KMH
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Johan Pienaar Airport
IATA Code JNB KMH
ICAO Code FAOR FAKU
City Johannesburg Kuruman
Country South Africa South Africa
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,558 ft 4,382 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -27.460000, 23.410000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kuruman (KMH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Johan Pienaar Airport (KMH) in Kuruman, South Africa is 502 kilometers (312 miles / 271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within South Africa. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 12:23 in Johannesburg, it's 12:23 in Kuruman.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,176 feet between the two airports. Johan Pienaar 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 Kuruman (KMH) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 74° (east northeast). 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 Johan Pienaar Airport (KMH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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