Distance From Kiunga Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, KIU - JNB Distance

The distance from Kiunga Airport (KIU) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 1902 miles or 3060 kilometers or 1651 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 Kiunga ( Kenya ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kiunga and Johannesburg takes around 4 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kiunga Airport, Kiunga, Kenya to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 4 hours 22 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 • KIU - JNB

Kilometers		3060 km
Statute Miles		1902 miles
Nautical Miles		1651 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 22 minutes

Kiunga Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - KIU to JNB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kiunga, Kenya and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KIU - JNB

Time difference between Kiunga (Kenya) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 1 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 1 Hours behind Kiunga.

Location	Local Time
Kiunga (Kenya)	2025-12-05, 15:59:13 EAT
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-05, 14:59:13 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

Kiunga Airport (KIU / ) Kiunga, Kenya

Destination

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