JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
7,573 km
4,706 miles
KSY
Kars
Turkey
Distance
7,573 km
4,706 mi / 4,089 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB KSY
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kars Airport
IATA Code JNB KSY
ICAO Code FAOR LTCF
City Johannesburg Kars
Country South Africa Turkey
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 5,558 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 40.560000, 43.120000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kars (KSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kars Airport (KSY) in Kars, Turkey is 7,573 kilometers (4,706 miles / 4,089 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:24 in Johannesburg, it's 15:24 in Kars.

The return flight from Kars (KSY) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 194° (south southwest). 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 Kars Airport (KSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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