JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,065 km
1,283 miles
KAP
Kapanga
DR Congo
Distance
2,065 km
1,283 mi / 1,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
342°
north northwest

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JNB KAP
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kapanga Airport
IATA Code JNB KAP
ICAO Code FAOR FZSK
City Johannesburg Kapanga
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 5,558 ft 3,025 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -8.350000, 22.580000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kapanga (KAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kapanga Airport (KAP) in Kapanga, DR Congo is 2,065 kilometers (1,283 miles / 1,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:27 in Johannesburg, it's 01:27 in Kapanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,533 feet between the two airports. Kapanga 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 Kapanga (KAP) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 164° (south 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 Kapanga Airport (KAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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