JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
3,338 km
2,074 miles
LOY
Loyengalani
Kenya
Distance
3,338 km
2,074 mi / 1,803 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB LOY
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Loyengalani Airport
IATA Code JNB LOY
ICAO Code FAOR HKLY
City Johannesburg Loyengalani
Country South Africa Kenya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,195 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 2.750000, 36.720000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Loyengalani (LOY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Loyengalani Airport (LOY) in Loyengalani, Kenya is 3,338 kilometers (2,074 miles / 1,803 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:02 in Johannesburg, it's 00:02 in Loyengalani.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,363 feet between the two airports. Loyengalani 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 Loyengalani (LOY) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 195° (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 Loyengalani Airport (LOY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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