JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,410 km
1,498 miles
LBO
Lusambo
DR Congo
Distance
2,410 km
1,498 mi / 1,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB LBO
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Lusambo Airport
IATA Code JNB LBO
ICAO Code FAOR FZVI
City Johannesburg Lusambo
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,407 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -4.960000, 23.380000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Lusambo (LBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Lusambo Airport (LBO) in Lusambo, DR Congo is 2,410 kilometers (1,498 miles / 1,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:05 in Johannesburg, it's 18:05 in Lusambo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,151 feet between the two airports. Lusambo 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 Lusambo (LBO) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 168° (south southeast). 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 Lusambo Airport (LBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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