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Flights from Johannesburg to Mombasa

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Mombasa. The easiest way is one stop via Nairobi or Zanzibar, about 6h 40m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 40m
JNBMBANBO

Johannesburg to Mombasa at a glance

Fastest journey6h 40mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nairobi or Zanzibar

Best ways to fly from Johannesburg to Mombasa

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

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JNB Nairobi (NBO) MBA
Leg 1: Airlink, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: 748 Air Services, Jambojet, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~6h 40m
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JNB Zanzibar (ZNZ) MBA
Leg 1: Airlink, FlySafair · Leg 2: Flightlink, Fly540, Jambojet
Self-transfer likely ~6h 57m
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JNB Dar Es Salaam (DAR) MBA
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Airlink, South African Airways · Leg 2: Flightlink, Skyward Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 57m
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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
2,758 km1,713 miles
Journey time
6h 40mestimate
Time difference
+1hMombasa vs Johannesburg
Currency in Mombasa
KES
Airports
JNB, HLA → MBA

Flights from Johannesburg to Mombasa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Mombasa?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Nairobi, Zanzibar and Dar Es Salaam. 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 Mombasa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,758 km.
Where do you change planes between Johannesburg and Mombasa?
The best connecting points are Nairobi (NBO), Zanzibar (ZNZ) and Dar Es Salaam (DAR). Airlink flies both legs via Nairobi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Johannesburg and Mombasa?
Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Mombasa: Moi International Airport (MBA).
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Mombasa?
Mombasa is 1 hour ahead of Johannesburg.

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