JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
1,795 km
1,115 miles
KAA
Kasama
Zambia
Distance
1,795 km
1,115 mi / 969 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

JNB KAA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kasama Airport
IATA Code JNB KAA
ICAO Code FAOR FLKS
City Johannesburg Kasama
Country South Africa Zambia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 5,558 ft 4,541 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -10.220000, 31.130000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kasama (KAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kasama Airport (KAA) in Kasama, Zambia is 1,795 kilometers (1,115 miles / 969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:23 in Johannesburg, it's 20:23 in Kasama.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,017 feet between the two airports. Kasama Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kasama (KAA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 189° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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