BBZ
Zambezi
Zambia
1,499 km
931 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
1,499 km
931 mi / 809 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
160°
south southeast

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BBZ JNB
Airport Name Zambezi Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BBZ JNB
ICAO Code FLZB FAOR
City Zambezi Johannesburg
Country Zambia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 3,538 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -13.540000, 23.110000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Zambezi (BBZ) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zambezi Airport (BBZ) in Zambezi, Zambia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 1,499 kilometers (931 miles / 809 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Zambia with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:06 in Zambezi, it's 14:06 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,020 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Zambezi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Zambezi (BBZ) follows a heading of 338° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Zambezi Airport (BBZ) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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