JohannesburgtoNairobiFlight Time
JNB–NBO · Nonstop
Johannesburg (O.R. Tambo International Airport) to Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Johannesburg (JNB) to Nairobi (NBO) is about 4h 19m, covering 1,809 miles. Kenya Airways, South African Airlink, and Turkish Airlines fly the route nonstop with 3-4/day departures, from 01:15 to 23:57 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~4h 19m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,809 mi | Nonstop | 3-4/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Johannesburg to Nairobi
Kenya Airways, South African Airlink, and Turkish Airlines operate 3-4/day flights from JNB to NBO. Departures leave from Terminals A and B at JNB.
- First departure
- 01:15
- Last departure
- 23:57
- Cadence
- 6 departures/day
- Scheduled departure times
- 6
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya Airways | 2-3/day | Boeing 737, Boeing 787, Embraer E-Jet · Terminal A |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
NBO to JNB flights — 3-4/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for JNB, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 27 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Johannesburg (JNB) to Nairobi (NBO) is about 4h 19m, based on the 1,809-mile flying distance.
How far is Johannesburg from Nairobi?
Johannesburg (JNB) to Nairobi (NBO) is about 1,809 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi?
Yes. Kenya Airways, South African Airlink, and Turkish Airlines fly nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Nairobi (NBO), with 3-4/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi?
Kenya Airways, South African Airlink, and Turkish Airlines fly nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Nairobi (NBO).
What aircraft fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi?
The JNB–NBO route is flown with Airbus A330, Boeing 737, Boeing 787, Embraer E-Jet.