~7h 50mTotal estimate
~€155–560Rough fare per person
Flight to Johannesburg
Nairobi → Johannesburg · about ~3h 45m in the air · ~€110–400
Flight to Mthatha
Johannesburg → Mthatha · about ~1h 5m in the air · ~€45–160
Nairobi → Mthatha
Kenya to South Africa · 1 border · Where else can you go from Nairobi?
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About the trip from Nairobi to Mthatha
Nairobi (Kenya) and Mthatha (South Africa) are 3,474 km (2,159 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, via Johannesburg: ~7h 50m door to door with 1 change, for ~€155–560 per person. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg: ~3h 45m in the air, 2,926 km, ~€110–400
- Flight from Johannesburg to Mthatha: ~1h 5m in the air, 603 km, ~€45–160
Questions
How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Mthatha?
~7h 50m door to door by flight, via Johannesburg, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from Nairobi to Mthatha?
~€155–560 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from Nairobi to Mthatha without flying?
Not in our data: every route we know includes a flight.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.