JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,911 km
1,809 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,911 km
1,809 mi / 1,572 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB NBO
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code JNB NBO
ICAO Code FAOR HKJK
City Johannesburg Nairobi
Country South Africa Kenya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5,558 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,911 kilometers (1,809 miles / 1,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 10:24 in Johannesburg, it's 11:24 in Nairobi.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 198° (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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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