There are 4 ways to get from Johannesburg to Eritrea by plane or car
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Fly to Mek'Ele Airport, drive
best- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX)plane JNB - MQX
- Drive from Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) to Gulomahdacar
10h 38m$363–993Drive 6,217.4 km
- Drive from Johannesburg to Asmaracar 6,217.4 km
3d 21h$868–1,253Fly to Axum Airport, drive
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Axum Airport (AXU)plane JNB - AXU
- Drive from Axum Airport (AXU) to Gulomahdacar
12h 38m$433–1,243Fly to Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport, drive
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB)plane JNB - JIB
- Drive from Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB) to Assabcar
13h 47m
Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Johannesburg to Eritrea is to fly and drive which costs $360 - $1,000 and takes 10h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Johannesburg to Eritrea is to fly and drive which takes 10h 38m and costs $360 - $1,000.
The distance between Johannesburg and Eritrea is 4749 km. The road distance is 6217.4 km.
It takes approximately 10h 38m to get from Johannesburg to Eritrea, including transfers.
Eritrea is 1h ahead of Johannesburg. It is currently 9:28 AM in Johannesburg and 10:28 AM in Eritrea.
Yes, the driving distance between Johannesburg to Eritrea is 6217 km. It takes approximately 3 days 21h to drive from Johannesburg to Eritrea.
What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Eritrea?
There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Eritrea. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Mek'Ele Airport (MQX), then drive to Gulomahda. Alternatively, you can drive from Johannesburg to Asmara in around 3d 21h.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Mek'Ele Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–950
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Axum Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–1,200
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–1,100
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