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

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185 mi airlines 68/wk
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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 23m ago
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4Z823
4Z Airlink
ER3
7:00 AM
SAST TB
7:55 AM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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EK4061
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
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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4Z827
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
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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EK4070
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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4Z839
4Z Airlink
E90
1:35 PM
SAST TB
2:30 PM
SAST
0h 55m
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EK4084
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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4Z845
4Z Airlink
ERD
3:55 PM
SAST TB
4:50 PM
SAST
0h 55m
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4Z837
4Z Airlink
ERD
6:10 PM
SAST TB
7:05 PM
SAST
0h 55m
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EK4086
EK Emirates
ERD
6:10 PM
SAST TB
7:05 PM
SAST
0h 55m
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4Z838
4Z Airlink
ERD
7:15 AM
SAST
8:10 AM
SAST
0h 55m
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EK4085
EK Emirates
ER3
8:25 AM
SAST
9:20 AM
SAST
0h 55m
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4Z824
4Z Airlink
ER3
8:25 AM
SAST
9:20 AM
SAST
0h 55m
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4Z840
4Z Airlink
E90
10:50 AM
SAST
11:45 AM
SAST
0h 55m
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4Z828
4Z Airlink
ER3
11:50 AM
SAST
12:45 PM
SAST
0h 55m
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4Z842
4Z Airlink
ERD
12:40 PM
SAST
1:35 PM
SAST
0h 55m
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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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4Z822
4Z Airlink
ERD
4:15 PM
SAST
5:10 PM
SAST
0h 55m
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EK4087
EK Emirates
ERD
4:15 PM
SAST
5:10 PM
SAST
0h 55m
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4Z846
4Z Airlink
ERD
5:20 PM
SAST
6:15 PM
SAST
0h 55m
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EK4082
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, 68 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 68 Flights/wk 185 mi 0h 55m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

JNB–MQP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Airlink and Emirates 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 43 E90, ER3, ERD 0h55
EK Emirates 25 E90, ER3, ERD 0h55
Aircraft on this route
E90 Embraer 190 – 4Z, EK
ER3 Embraer Legacy 600 – 4Z, EK
ERD Embraer RJ140 – 4Z, EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Z + EK (68 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
11
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
68
Outbound / wk
59
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JNB to MQP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
43
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.

JNB–MQP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Johannesburg to Mbombela route.
Route details
Distance185 mi / 298 km
Flight time0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights68 out / 59 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. The route covers 185 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Airlink and Emirates.
There are approximately 68 nonstop flights per week from JNB to MQP. The return direction has about 59 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DUR, CPT and VFA. 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 Emirates. With 68 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. The route covers a distance of 185 miles (298 km). There are approximately 68 weekly flights outbound and 59 return, totaling 127 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via DUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.