Distance From Kirundo Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, KRE - JNB Distance

The distance from Kirundo Airport (KRE) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 1635 miles or 2631 kilometers or 1420 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kirundo ( Burundi ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kirundo and Johannesburg takes around 3 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kirundo Airport, Kirundo, Burundi to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 3 hours 45 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KRE - JNB

Kilometers		2631 km
Statute Miles		1635 miles
Nautical Miles		1420 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 45 minutes

Kirundo Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - KRE to JNB Flight Path

Location of Kirundo Airport & OR Tambo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kirundo to Johannesburg nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Kirundo, Burundi and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KRE - JNB

Time difference between Kirundo (Burundi) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Kirundo (Burundi)	2026-09-12, 00:58:14 CAT
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-09-12, 00:58:14 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kirundo Airport (KRE / HBBO) Kirundo, Burundi

Destination

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa