JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
3,019 km
1,876 miles
KMK
Makabana
Congo
Distance
3,019 km
1,876 mi / 1,630 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
324°
northwest

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JNB KMK
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Makabana Airport
IATA Code JNB KMK
ICAO Code FAOR FCPA
City Johannesburg Makabana
Country South Africa Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 5,558 ft 495 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -3.480000, 12.620000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Makabana (KMK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Makabana Airport (KMK) in Makabana, Congo is 3,019 kilometers (1,876 miles / 1,630 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:51 in Johannesburg, it's 14:51 in Makabana.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,063 feet between the two airports. Makabana 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 Makabana (KMK) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 148° (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 Makabana Airport (KMK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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