JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,911 km
1,809 miles
NKY
Nkayi
Congo
Distance
2,911 km
1,809 mi / 1,572 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB NKY
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Yokangassi Airport
IATA Code JNB NKY
ICAO Code FAOR FCBY
City Johannesburg Nkayi
Country South Africa Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 5,558 ft 541 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -4.220000, 13.280000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Nkayi (NKY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Yokangassi Airport (NKY) in Nkayi, Congo is 2,911 kilometers (1,809 miles / 1,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:04 in Johannesburg, it's 06:04 in Nkayi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,017 feet between the two airports. Yokangassi 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 Nkayi (NKY) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 148° (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 Yokangassi Airport (NKY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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