JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
433 km
269 miles
NKU
Nkaus
Lesotho
Distance
433 km
269 mi / 234 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
181°
south

Airport Comparison

JNB NKU
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Nkaus Airport
IATA Code JNB NKU
ICAO Code FAOR FXNK
City Johannesburg Nkaus
Country South Africa Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Maseru
Elevation 5,558 ft 5,621 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -30.020000, 28.200000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Nkaus (NKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Nkaus Airport (NKU) in Nkaus, Lesotho is 433 kilometers (269 miles / 234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 181°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Lesotho. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:40 in Johannesburg, it's 08:40 in Nkaus.

The return flight from Nkaus (NKU) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 1° (north). 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 Nkaus Airport (NKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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