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Flights from Mogadishu to Johannesburg

There are no direct flights from Mogadishu to Johannesburg. 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
MGQJNBNBO

Mogadishu to Johannesburg at a glance

Fastest journey7h 23mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nairobi or Entebbe

Best ways to fly from Mogadishu to Johannesburg

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

1
MGQ Nairobi (NBO) JNB
Leg 1: Daallo Airlines, Jubba Airways, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Airlink, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~7h 23m
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MGQ Entebbe (EBB) JNB
Leg 1: Uganda Airlines · Leg 2: Uganda Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 00m
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3
MGQ Addis Ababa (ADD) JNB
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
-1hJohannesburg vs Mogadishu
Currency in Johannesburg
ZAR
Airports
MGQ → JNB, HLA

Flights from Mogadishu to Johannesburg: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Mogadishu to Johannesburg?
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 Mogadishu to Johannesburg?
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 Mogadishu and Johannesburg?
The best connecting points are Nairobi (NBO), Entebbe (EBB) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Daallo Airlines flies both legs via Nairobi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Mogadishu and Johannesburg?
Mogadishu: Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ). Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
What is the time difference between Mogadishu and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 1 hour behind Mogadishu.

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