Distance From Moi International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, MBA - JNB Distance

The distance from Moi International Airport (MBA) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 1702 miles or 2739 kilometers or 1478 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 Mombasa ( Kenya ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mombasa and Johannesburg takes around 3 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Moi International Airport, Mombasa, Kenya to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 3 hours 54 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 • MBA - JNB

Kilometers		2739 km
Statute Miles		1702 miles
Nautical Miles		1478 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 54 minutes

Moi International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - MBA to JNB Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MBA - JNB

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

Location	Local Time
Mombasa (Kenya)	2026-07-29, 12:52:00 EAT
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-07-29, 11:52:00 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

Moi International Airport (MBA / HKMO) Mombasa, Kenya

Destination

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