Distance From Lanseria International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, HLA - NBO Distance

The distance from Lanseria International Airport (HLA) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 1804 miles or 2903 kilometers or 1566 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 Johannesburg ( South Africa ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Nairobi takes around 4 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 4 hours 8 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 • HLA - NBO

Kilometers		2903 km
Statute Miles		1804 miles
Nautical Miles		1566 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 8 minutes

Lanseria International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - HLA to NBO Flight Path

Location of Lanseria International Airport & Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Johannesburg to Nairobi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • HLA - NBO

Time difference between Johannesburg (South Africa) and Nairobi (Kenya) is 1 Hours.
Nairobi time is 1 Hours ahead of Johannesburg.

Location	Local Time
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-15, 16:53:54 SAST
Nairobi (Kenya)	2025-12-15, 17:53:54 EAT

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

Lanseria International Airport (HLA / FALA) Johannesburg, South Africa

Destination

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO / HKJK) Nairobi, Kenya