JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
3,099 km
1,925 miles
KTL
Kitale
Kenya
Distance
3,099 km
1,925 mi / 1,673 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB KTL
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kitale Airport
IATA Code JNB KTL
ICAO Code FAOR HKKT
City Johannesburg Kitale
Country South Africa Kenya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5,558 ft 6,070 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 0.970000, 34.960000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kitale (KTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kitale Airport (KTL) in Kitale, Kenya is 3,099 kilometers (1,925 miles / 1,673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 09:41 in Johannesburg, it's 10:41 in Kitale.

The return flight from Kitale (KTL) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 193° (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 Kitale Airport (KTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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