JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,367 km
1,471 miles
TKQ
Kigoma
Tanzania
Distance
2,367 km
1,471 mi / 1,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

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JNB TKQ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kigoma Airport
IATA Code JNB TKQ
ICAO Code FAOR HTKA
City Johannesburg Kigoma
Country South Africa Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,700 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -4.890000, 29.670000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kigoma (TKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kigoma Airport (TKQ) in Kigoma, Tanzania is 2,367 kilometers (1,471 miles / 1,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:42 in Johannesburg, it's 03:42 in Kigoma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,858 feet between the two airports. Kigoma 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 Kigoma (TKQ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 184° (south). 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 Kigoma Airport (TKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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