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

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185 mi airlines 59/wk
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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 1h ago
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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
Prices
EK4085
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
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
4Z Airlink
E90
10:50 AM
SAST
11:45 AM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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4Z828
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
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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4Z822
4Z Airlink
ERD
4:15 PM
SAST
5:10 PM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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EK4087
EK Emirates
ERD
4:15 PM
SAST
5:10 PM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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4Z846
4Z Airlink
ERD
5:20 PM
SAST
6:15 PM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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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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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
M T W T F S S
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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
M T W T F S S
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EK4086
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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Mbombela to Johannesburg
3 carriers, 59 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 59 Flights/wk 185 mi 0h 55m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

MQP–JNB is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Airlink, Emirates and FlySafair lead the route. The flight covers 185 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MQP–JNB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
4Z Airlink 40 E90, ER3, ERD 0h55
EK Emirates 17 ER3, ERD 0h55
FA FlySafair 2 738 0h55
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – FA
E90 Embraer 190 – 4Z
ER3 Embraer Legacy 600 – 4Z, EK
ERD Embraer RJ140 – 4Z, EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Z + EK + FA (59 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, MQP to JNB direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
59
Outbound / wk
68
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MQP to JNB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~27h
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.

Other ways to reach Johannesburg from Mbombela

Nearby airports with service to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Metric MQP→JNB SZK→JNB HDS→JNB
Distance from MQP 42 mi 71 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 3
Weekly flights 59 21 35
Flight time 0h 55m 1h 5m 0h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of MQP with service to O.R. Tambo International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

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

MQP–JNB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mbombela to Johannesburg route.
Route details
Distance185 mi / 298 km
Flight time0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights59 out / 68 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: MQP
IATA / ICAOMQP / FAKN
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Elevation2,829 ft / 862 m
Destination: JNB
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MQP to JNB flights.
Nonstop flights from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport take approximately 0h 55m. The route covers 185 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Airlink, Emirates and FlySafair.
There are approximately 59 nonstop flights per week from MQP to JNB. The return direction has about 68 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VFA, DUR, CPT and LVI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from JNB to MQP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SZK, HDS and SHO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 MQP to JNB

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are connected by nonstop service from Airlink, Emirates and FlySafair. With 59 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MQP to JNB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MQP to JNB ranges from 0 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 185 miles (298 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 68 return, totaling 127 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via VFA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Skukuza (SZK), Hoedspruit (HDS) and Mpaka (SHO).