JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
4,015 km
2,495 miles
NEK
Nekemte
Ethiopia
Distance
4,015 km
2,495 mi / 2,168 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB NEK
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Nekemte Airport
IATA Code JNB NEK
ICAO Code FAOR HANK
City Johannesburg Nekemte
Country South Africa Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 5,558 ft 6,500 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 9.050000, 36.600000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Nekemte (NEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Nekemte Airport (NEK) in Nekemte, Ethiopia is 4,015 kilometers (2,495 miles / 2,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:36 in Johannesburg, it's 10:36 in Nekemte.

The return flight from Nekemte (NEK) 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 Nekemte Airport (NEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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