JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
3,650 km
2,268 miles
NDE
Mandera
Kenya
Distance
3,650 km
2,268 mi / 1,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
26°
north northeast

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JNB NDE
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Mandera Airport
IATA Code JNB NDE
ICAO Code FAOR HKMA
City Johannesburg Mandera
Country South Africa Kenya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5,558 ft 805 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 3.930000, 41.850000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Mandera (NDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Mandera Airport (NDE) in Mandera, Kenya is 3,650 kilometers (2,268 miles / 1,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 10:34 in Johannesburg, it's 11:34 in Mandera.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,753 feet between the two airports. Mandera 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 Mandera (NDE) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 203° (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 Mandera Airport (NDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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