JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,843 km
1,767 miles
MYD
Malindi
Kenya
Distance
2,843 km
1,767 mi / 1,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
28°
north northeast

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JNB MYD
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Malindi Airport
IATA Code JNB MYD
ICAO Code FAOR HKML
City Johannesburg Malindi
Country South Africa Kenya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5,558 ft 80 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -3.230000, 40.100000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Malindi (MYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Malindi Airport (MYD) in Malindi, Kenya is 2,843 kilometers (1,767 miles / 1,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 02:00 in Johannesburg, it's 03:00 in Malindi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,478 feet between the two airports. Malindi 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 Malindi (MYD) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 205° (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 Malindi Airport (MYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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