JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
1,558 km
968 miles
KBQ
Kasungu
Malawi
Distance
1,558 km
968 mi / 841 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB KBQ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kasungu Airport
IATA Code JNB KBQ
ICAO Code FAOR FWKG
City Johannesburg Kasungu
Country South Africa Malawi
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 5,558 ft 3,470 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -13.010000, 33.470000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kasungu (KBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kasungu Airport (KBQ) in Kasungu, Malawi is 1,558 kilometers (968 miles / 841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Malawi. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:57 in Johannesburg, it's 21:57 in Kasungu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,088 feet between the two airports. Kasungu 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 Kasungu (KBQ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 200° (south southwest). 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 Kasungu Airport (KBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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