JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,108 km
1,310 miles
KNM
Kaniama
DR Congo
Distance
2,108 km
1,310 mi / 1,138 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB KNM
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kaniama Airport
IATA Code JNB KNM
ICAO Code FAOR FZTK
City Johannesburg Kaniama
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,772 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -7.580000, 24.150000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kaniama (KNM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kaniama Airport (KNM) in Kaniama, DR Congo is 2,108 kilometers (1,310 miles / 1,138 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 16:52 in Johannesburg, it's 16:52 in Kaniama.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,786 feet between the two airports. Kaniama 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 Kaniama (KNM) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 169° (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 Kaniama Airport (KNM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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