Flights from Johannesburg Flights to Nairobi

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi

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Last updated on: 04-08-2026

Johannesburg

South Africa

JNB

OR Tambo International Airport

Nairobi

Kenya

NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Distance

1,808 miles · (2,910 km)

Flight time

4 hours

Airlines

Airlink
Kenya Airways

Alliances

Oneworld
SkyTeam
Star Alliance

Classes

Economy
Premium Economy
Business Class
First Class

Aircrafts

Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Boeing 777-300
Boeing 787-8
Embraer 190

Johannesburg to Nairobi Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from JNB to NBO, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

Return schedule

Best time to visit Nairobi

What is the best time to visit Nairobi?

🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime

Nairobi is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.

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The best time to visit Nairobi is during the summer months, spanning from November to February. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from March to August.

Nairobi

NBO

Airlines flying from Johannesburg to Nairobi

Airline-specific flight schedules from Johannesburg to Nairobi

In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from Johannesburg JNB to Nairobi NBO. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

Click an airline below to view their JNB NBO flight schedule.

Airlink (4Z)

Kenya Airways (KQ)

Airlink flight schedulefrom Johannesburg to Nairobi

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Kenya Airways flight schedulefrom Johannesburg to Nairobi

Kenya Airways is a member of SkyTeam

Return schedule

Johannesburg to Nairobi Flights

Flights from JNB to NBO are operated 27 times a week, with an average of 4 flights per day. Departure times vary between 01:15 - 20:30. The earliest flight departs at 01:15, the last flight departs at 20:30. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi takes 4 hours. The flight distance between Johannesburg and Nairobi is 1,808 miles (or 2,910 km).

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