JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
5,392 km
3,350 miles
XKY
Kaya
Burkina Faso
Distance
5,392 km
3,350 mi / 2,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB XKY
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kaya Airport
IATA Code JNB XKY
ICAO Code FAOR DFCA
City Johannesburg Kaya
Country South Africa Burkina Faso
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 5,558 ft 984 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 13.070000, -1.100000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kaya (XKY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kaya Airport (XKY) in Kaya, Burkina Faso is 5,392 kilometers (3,350 miles / 2,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:02 in Johannesburg, it's 07:02 in Kaya.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,574 feet between the two airports. Kaya 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 Kaya (XKY) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 144° (southeast). 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 Kaya Airport (XKY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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