JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
5,694 km
3,538 miles
KEN
Kenema
Sierra Leone
Distance
5,694 km
3,538 mi / 3,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB KEN
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kenema Airport
IATA Code JNB KEN
ICAO Code FAOR GFKE
City Johannesburg Kenema
Country South Africa Sierra Leone
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Freetown
Elevation 5,558 ft 485 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 7.890000, -11.180000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kenema (KEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kenema Airport (KEN) in Kenema, Sierra Leone is 5,694 kilometers (3,538 miles / 3,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Sierra Leone. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:27 in Johannesburg, it's 20:27 in Kenema.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,073 feet between the two airports. Kenema 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 Kenema (KEN) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 133° (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 Kenema Airport (KEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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