Johannesburg to Mbombela (JNB–MQP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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185 mi airlines 74/wk
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Flight Schedule 25 flights Verified 6h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
4Z823+2
4Z Airlink
ER3
7:00 AM
SAST TB
7:55 AM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4061cs
EK Emirates
ER3
7:00 AM
SAST TB
7:55 AM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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4Z829+2
4Z Airlink
ERD
10:05 AM
SAST TB
11:00 AM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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QR3461cs
QR Qatar
ER3
10:25 AM
SAST TB
11:20 AM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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4Z827+1
4Z Airlink
ER3
10:25 AM
SAST TB
11:20 AM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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4Z841+2
4Z Airlink
ERD
11:05 AM
SAST TB
12:00 PM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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FA672
FA FlySafair
738
11:45 AM
SAST TB
12:45 PM
SAST
1h
M T W T F S S
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4Z839+3
4Z Airlink
E90
1:35 PM
SAST TB
2:30 PM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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EK4070cs
EK Emirates
E90
1:35 PM
SAST TB
2:30 PM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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4Z845+2
4Z Airlink
ERD
3:55 PM
SAST TB
4:50 PM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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EK4084cs
EK Emirates
ERD
3:55 PM
SAST TB
4:50 PM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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EK4086cs
EK Emirates
ERD
6:10 PM
SAST TB
7:05 PM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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4Z837+1
4Z Airlink
ERD
6:10 PM
SAST TB
7:05 PM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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4Z838
4Z Airlink
ERD
7:15 AM
SAST
8:10 AM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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EK4085cs
EK Emirates
ER3
8:25 AM
SAST
9:20 AM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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4Z824+2
4Z Airlink
ER3
8:25 AM
SAST
9:20 AM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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4Z840+1
4Z Airlink
E90
10:50 AM
SAST
11:45 AM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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QR3462cs
QR Qatar
ER3
11:50 AM
SAST
12:45 PM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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4Z828+1
4Z Airlink
ER3
11:50 AM
SAST
12:45 PM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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4Z842+4
4Z Airlink
ERD
12:40 PM
SAST
1:35 PM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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FA673
FA FlySafair
738
1:20 PM
SAST
2:15 PM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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EK4087cs
EK Emirates
ERD
4:15 PM
SAST
5:10 PM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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4Z822+1
4Z Airlink
ERD
4:15 PM
SAST
5:10 PM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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4Z846+5
4Z Airlink
ERD
5:20 PM
SAST
6:15 PM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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EK4082cs
EK Emirates
ERD
5:20 PM
SAST
6:15 PM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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Johannesburg to Mbombela
2 carriers, 74 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 74 Flights/wk 185 mi 0h 55m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

JNB–MQP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Airlink and FlySafair lead the route. The flight covers 185 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JNB–MQP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
4Z Airlink Also: EK, KL, QR 43 E90, ER3, ERD 0h55 EK, KL, QR
FA FlySafair 2 738 1h
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – FA
E90 Embraer 190 – 4Z, EK
ER3 Embraer Legacy 600 – 4Z, EK, QR
ERD Embraer RJ140 – 4Z, EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Z + FA (45 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JNB to MQP direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
13
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
74
Outbound / wk
63
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JNB to MQP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
45
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Mbombela is 0 hours the same as Johannesburg.
JNB: SAST · MQP: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 6:00 PM in Mbombela.
Distance & Flight Time
185 mi / 298 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m to 1h 0m.

JNB–MQP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Johannesburg to Mbombela route.
Route details
Distance185 mi / 298 km
Flight time0h 55m to 1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights74 out / 63 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: JNB
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m
Destination: MQP
IATA / ICAOMQP / FAKN
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Elevation2,829 ft / 862 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JNB to MQP flights.
Nonstop flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport take approximately 0h 55m to 1h. The route covers 185 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Airlink and FlySafair. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 74 nonstop flights per week from JNB to MQP. The return direction has about 63 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VFA, DUR and CPT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MQP to JNB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from JNB to MQP

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) are connected by nonstop service from Airlink and FlySafair. With 74 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

JNB to MQP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JNB to MQP ranges from 0 hours 55 minutes to 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 185 miles (298 km). There are approximately 74 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 137 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via VFA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.