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

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185 mi airlines charter/private 59/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 26 flights Verified 18m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
4Z838
4Z Airlink
ERD
7:15 AM
SAST
8:10 AM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4085cs
EK Emirates
ER3
8:25 AM
SAST
9:20 AM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z824+2
4Z Airlink
ER3
8:25 AM
SAST
9:20 AM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z840+1
4Z Airlink
E90
10:50 AM
SAST
11:45 AM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3462cs
QR Qatar
ER3
11:50 AM
SAST
12:45 PM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z828+1
4Z Airlink
ER3
11:50 AM
SAST
12:45 PM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z842+4
4Z Airlink
ERD
12:40 PM
SAST
1:35 PM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA673
FA FlySafair
738
1:20 PM
SAST
2:15 PM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4087cs
EK Emirates
ERD
4:15 PM
SAST
5:10 PM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z822+1
4Z Airlink
E70
4:15 PM
SAST
5:10 PM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z846+5
4Z Airlink
ER3
5:20 PM
SAST
6:15 PM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4082cs
EK Emirates
ERD
5:20 PM
SAST
6:15 PM
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
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z823+3
4Z Airlink
ER3
7:00 AM
SAST TB
7:55 AM
SAST
0h 55m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL4604cs
KL KLM
ERD
10:05 AM
SAST TB
11:00 AM
SAST
0h 55m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z829+2
4Z Airlink
E70
10:05 AM
SAST TB
11:00 AM
SAST
0h 55m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z827+1
4Z Airlink
ER3
10:25 AM
SAST TB
11:20 AM
SAST
0h 55m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3461cs
QR Qatar
ER3
10:25 AM
SAST TB
11:20 AM
SAST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z841+2
4Z Airlink
ERD
11:05 AM
SAST TB
12:00 PM
SAST
0h 55m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA672
FA FlySafair
738
11:45 AM
SAST TB
12:45 PM
SAST
1h
78%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4070cs
EK Emirates
E70
1:35 PM
SAST TB
2:30 PM
SAST
0h 55m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z839+3
4Z Airlink
E70
1:35 PM
SAST TB
2:30 PM
SAST
0h 55m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z845+2
4Z Airlink
ERD
3:55 PM
SAST TB
4:50 PM
SAST
0h 55m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4084cs
EK Emirates
ERD
3:55 PM
SAST TB
4:50 PM
SAST
0h 55m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z837+1
4Z Airlink
ERD
6:10 PM
SAST TB
7:05 PM
SAST
0h 55m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4086cs
EK Emirates
ERD
6:10 PM
SAST TB
7:05 PM
SAST
0h 55m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
DUR Durban 3h 5m 4ZEK 4Z5ZEK Durban (DUR) to Johannesburg flights
VFA Victoria Falls 4h 30m 4Z 4Z5ZEK Victoria Falls (VFA) to Johannesburg flights
CPT Cape Town 5h 33m 4ZEKFA 4Z5ZBA Cape Town (CPT) to Johannesburg flights
LVI Livingstone 27h 30m 4Z 4ZEK Livingstone (LVI) to Johannesburg flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Mbombela to Johannesburg
2 carriers, 59 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 185 mi 0h 55m nonstop

MQP–JNB 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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MQP–JNB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
4Z Airlink Also: EK, QR 38 E70, E90, ER3, ERD 0h55 EK, QR
FA FlySafair 2 738 0h55
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – FA
E70 Embraer 170 – 4Z
E90 Embraer 190 – 4Z
ER3 Embraer Legacy 600 – 4Z, EK, QR
ERD Embraer RJ140 – 4Z, EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Z + FA (40 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
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
59
Outbound / wk
81
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MQP to JNB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
46
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 2 2 5
Weekly flights 59 21 49
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 gate to gate.

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)2
Weekly flights59 out / 81 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 0h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 185 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MQP to JNB: Airlink and FlySafair.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include King Shaka, Victoria Falls and Cape Town.
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.
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 MQP to JNB

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are connected by nonstop service from Airlink 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 is about 0 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 185 miles (298 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 81 return, totaling 140 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via King Shaka, Victoria Falls and Cape Town. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Skukuza (SZK), Hoedspruit (HDS) and Mpaka (SHO).