JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,120 km
1,317 miles
LBZ
Lucapa
Angola
Distance
2,120 km
1,317 mi / 1,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB LBZ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Lucapa Airport
IATA Code JNB LBZ
ICAO Code FAOR FNLK
City Johannesburg Lucapa
Country South Africa Angola
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Luanda
Elevation 5,558 ft 3,029 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -8.450000, 20.730000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Lucapa (LBZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Lucapa Airport (LBZ) in Lucapa, Angola is 2,120 kilometers (1,317 miles / 1,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:36 in Johannesburg, it's 08:36 in Lucapa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,529 feet between the two airports. Lucapa 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 Lucapa (LBZ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 159° (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 Lucapa Airport (LBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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