JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,956 km
1,837 miles
KEY
Kericho
Kenya
Distance
2,956 km
1,837 mi / 1,596 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB KEY
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kericho Airport
IATA Code JNB KEY
ICAO Code FAOR HKKR
City Johannesburg Kericho
Country South Africa Kenya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5,558 ft 6,562 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -0.420000, 35.250000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kericho (KEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kericho Airport (KEY) in Kericho, Kenya is 2,956 kilometers (1,837 miles / 1,596 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 10:28 in Johannesburg, it's 11:28 in Kericho.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,004 feet between the two airports. Kericho Airport sits higher than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kericho (KEY) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 194° (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 Kericho Airport (KEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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