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Flights from Johannesburg to Mogadishu

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Mogadishu. The easiest way is one stop via Nairobi or Entebbe, about 7h 23m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 7h 23m
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Johannesburg to Mogadishu at a glance

Fastest journey7h 23mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nairobi or Entebbe

Best ways to fly from Johannesburg to Mogadishu

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
JNB Nairobi (NBO) MGQ
Leg 1: Airlink, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Daallo Airlines, Jubba Airways, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~7h 23m
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JNB Entebbe (EBB) MGQ
Leg 1: Uganda Airlines · Leg 2: Uganda Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 00m
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3
JNB Addis Ababa (ADD) MGQ
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 54m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,649 km2,266 miles
Journey time
7h 23mestimate
Time difference
+1hMogadishu vs Johannesburg
Currency in Mogadishu
USD
Airports
JNB, HLA → MGQ

Flights from Johannesburg to Mogadishu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Mogadishu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Nairobi, Entebbe and Addis Ababa. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Mogadishu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,649 km.
Where do you change planes between Johannesburg and Mogadishu?
The best connecting points are Nairobi (NBO), Entebbe (EBB) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Airlink flies both legs via Nairobi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Johannesburg and Mogadishu?
Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Mogadishu: Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ).
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Mogadishu?
Mogadishu is 1 hour ahead of Johannesburg.

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