JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
1,407 km
874 miles
LXU
Lukulu
Zambia
Distance
1,407 km
874 mi / 760 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB LXU
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Lukulu Airport
IATA Code JNB LXU
ICAO Code FAOR FLLK
City Johannesburg Lukulu
Country South Africa Zambia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 5,558 ft 3,480 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -14.370000, 23.250000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Lukulu (LXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Lukulu Airport (LXU) in Lukulu, Zambia is 1,407 kilometers (874 miles / 760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 South Africa with Zambia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:27 in Johannesburg, it's 21:27 in Lukulu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,078 feet between the two airports. Lukulu 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 Lukulu (LXU) 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 Lukulu Airport (LXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.