JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,712 km
1,685 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
2,712 km
1,685 mi / 1,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB UKA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code JNB UKA
ICAO Code FAOR HKUK
City Johannesburg Ukunda
Country South Africa Kenya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5,558 ft 98 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 2,712 kilometers (1,685 miles / 1,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 00:30 in Johannesburg, it's 01:30 in Ukunda.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,460 feet between the two airports. Ukunda Airstrip 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 Ukunda (UKA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 205° (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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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