JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,593 km
1,611 miles
KND
Kindu
DR Congo
Distance
2,593 km
1,611 mi / 1,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

JNB KND
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kindu Airport
IATA Code JNB KND
ICAO Code FAOR FZOA
City Johannesburg Kindu
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,630 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -2.920000, 25.920000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kindu (KND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kindu Airport (KND) in Kindu, DR Congo is 2,593 kilometers (1,611 miles / 1,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 09:35 in Johannesburg, it's 09:35 in Kindu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,928 feet between the two airports. Kindu 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 Kindu (KND) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 175° (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 Kindu Airport (KND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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