JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,917 km
1,813 miles
KRZ
Kiri
DR Congo
Distance
2,917 km
1,813 mi / 1,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB KRZ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Basango Mboliasa Airport
IATA Code JNB KRZ
ICAO Code FAOR FZBT
City Johannesburg Kiri
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,013 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -1.440000, 19.020000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kiri (KRZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Basango Mboliasa Airport (KRZ) in Kiri, DR Congo is 2,917 kilometers (1,813 miles / 1,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 04:17 in Johannesburg, it's 03:17 in Kiri.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,545 feet between the two airports. Basango Mboliasa 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 Kiri (KRZ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 161° (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 Basango Mboliasa Airport (KRZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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