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How long is the flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

NBONairobi
JNBJohannesburg
Flight Time
3 h 44 min
Distance
2,915km

1,811 miles

Departure
11:28
Arrival
14:13
From

NBONairobi

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Departure 11:28 · Africa/Nairobi

To

JNBJohannesburg

O. R. Tambo International Airport

Arrival 14:13 · Africa/Johannesburg

Route Details

The flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg covers a distance of approximately 2,915 kilometers (1,811 miles).

Direct flights typically take around 3 h 44 min, though actual flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, and air traffic.

Time Zone Information

Departure Time Zone
Africa/Nairobi
Arrival Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg

Flight times shown account for local time zones at departure and arrival airports.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

A direct flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg takes around 3 h 44 min. Actual flight times vary with the aircraft type, the weather conditions and air traffic.

What is the distance from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

The distance from Nairobi to Johannesburg is about 2,915 kilometers (1,811 miles) as the crow flies.

Is there a direct flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

Where the route is served nonstop, the flight takes around 3 h 44 min. On an itinerary with a connection, add the time spent on the ground at the layover airport.

Return Flight

Travelling the other way? Check the flight time from Johannesburg to Nairobi.