Johannesburg (JNB) to Nairobi (NBO) flights
Nonstop from O. R. Tambo International to Jomo Kenyatta International: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
1,809 mi, great circle
Flying time
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
average, November 2026
Airlines
passenger airlines
Airlines flying JNB to NBO
Also in the data (cargo, charter or a foreign airline on a domestic route): South African Airlink.
Route map
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi?
About 4h 08m gate to gate for the 2,912 km (1,809 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from JNB to NBO?
Kenya Airways, with about 4.6 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).