JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
3,493 km
2,170 miles
OYL
Moyale (Lower)
Kenya
Distance
3,493 km
2,170 mi / 1,886 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB OYL
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Moyale Airport
IATA Code JNB OYL
ICAO Code FAOR HKMY
City Johannesburg Moyale (Lower)
Country South Africa Kenya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,790 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 3.470000, 39.100000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Moyale (Lower) (OYL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Moyale Airport (OYL) in Moyale (Lower), Kenya is 3,493 kilometers (2,170 miles / 1,886 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 20:19 in Johannesburg, it's 21:19 in Moyale (Lower).

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,768 feet between the two airports. Moyale 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 Moyale (Lower) (OYL) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 199° (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 Moyale Airport (OYL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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