JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
3,335 km
2,073 miles
RBT
Marsabit
Kenya
Distance
3,335 km
2,073 mi / 1,801 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
20°
north northeast

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JNB RBT
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Segel Airport
IATA Code JNB RBT
ICAO Code FAOR HKMB
City Johannesburg Marsabit
Country South Africa Kenya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5,558 ft 4,395 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 2.350000, 37.980000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Marsabit (RBT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Segel Airport (RBT) in Marsabit, Kenya is 3,335 kilometers (2,073 miles / 1,801 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, 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 14:09 in Johannesburg, it's 15:09 in Marsabit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,163 feet between the two airports. Segel 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 Marsabit (RBT) 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 Segel Airport (RBT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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