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Flights between Johannesburg (JNB) and Nairobi (NBO)

O.R. Tambo International Airport, South Africa ↔ Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Kenya

A direct route between Johannesburg and Nairobi appears in the OpenFlights route network.

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 19 Jul 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

CGSKenya Airways (KQ)South African Airlink (4Z)
Distance
2,912 km
1,809 miles
Est. flight time
4h 8m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~1h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in South Africa

Jan
27°
32/22
110mm
Feb
27°
32/22
95mm
Mar
25°
30/20
75mm
Apr
23°
28/18
35mm
May
19°
24/14
15mm
Jun
16°
21/11
5mm
Jul
16°
21/11
5mm
Aug
18°
23/13
5mm
Sep
21°
26/16
25mm
Oct
23°
28/18
60mm
Nov
25°
30/20
95mm
Dec
26°
31/21
110mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Kenya

Jan
27°
32/22
60mm
Feb
28°
33/23
50mm
Mar
28°
33/23
90mm
Apr
26°
31/21
200mm
May
25°
30/20
160mm
Jun
24°
29/19
50mm
Jul
23°
28/18
30mm
Aug
24°
29/19
35mm
Sep
26°
31/21
30mm
Oct
26°
31/21
60mm
Nov
25°
30/20
120mm
Dec
26°
31/21
90mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

South Africa: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗Kenya: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Johannesburg from Nairobi?

Johannesburg (JNB) and Nairobi (NBO) are around 2,912 km (1,809 miles) apart — an estimated 4h 8m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the JNB–NBO route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include CGS, Kenya Airways, South African Airlink. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Nairobi?

Time difference ~ 1 hour (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Kenya?

Across Kenya, the warmest month on average is February, with mean temperatures around 28°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for South Africa and Kenya?

The UK FCDO currently rates South Africa as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates Kenya as Caution — some areas. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.