NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,926 km
1,818 miles
QRA
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
2,926 km
1,818 mi / 1,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
198°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO QRA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Rand Airport
IATA Code NBO QRA
ICAO Code HKJK FAGM
City Nairobi Johannesburg
Country Kenya South Africa
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,330 ft 5,483 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -26.240000, 28.150000

Nairobi (NBO) to Johannesburg (QRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Rand Airport (QRA) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 2,926 kilometers (1,818 miles / 1,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

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 Kenya with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:10 in Nairobi, it's 07:10 in Johannesburg.

The return flight from Johannesburg (QRA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 20° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Rand Airport (QRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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