Johannesburg to Kinshasa (JNB–FIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET1016
ET Ethiopian
738
5:30 AM
SAST
8:55 AM
WAT
4h 25m
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SA58
SA South African
320
9:00 PM
SAST TB
11:50 PM
WAT
3h 50m
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KP70
KP ASKY
738
6:45 PM
WAT
12:05 AM+1
SAST
4h 20m
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M T W T F S S
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Johannesburg to Kinshasa
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,725 mi 3h 50m nonstop -1h behind 7 1-stop hubs

JNB–FIH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. South African Airways and Ethiopian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,725 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JNB–FIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SA South African Airways 5 320 3h50 – Star Alliance –
ET Ethiopian Airlines 3 738 4h25 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – SA
738 Boeing 737-800 – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET + SA (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JNB to FIH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JNB to FIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
185
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Kinshasa is 1 hour behind Johannesburg.
JNB: SAST · FIH: WAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 5:00 PM in Kinshasa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,725 mi / 2,777 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m to 4h 25m.
Facts

JNB–FIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Johannesburg to Kinshasa route.
Route details
Distance1,725 mi / 2,777 km
Flight time3h 50m to 4h 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 3 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: JNB
Full nameO.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m
Destination: FIH
Full nameNdjili International Airport
IATA / ICAOFIH / FZAA
TimezoneAfrica/Kinshasa
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation1,027 ft / 313 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JNB to FIH flights.
Nonstop flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Ndjili International Airport take approximately 3h 50m to 4h 25m. The route covers 1,725 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines and South African Airways.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from JNB to FIH. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NBJ, FBM, ADD, NBO, CDG, DOH and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kinshasa is 1 hour behind Johannesburg.
Yes, return flights from FIH to JNB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from JNB to FIH

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Ndjili International Airport (FIH) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines and South African Airways. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JNB to FIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JNB to FIH ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes to 4 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,725 miles (2,777 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via NBJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.