JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
1,044 km
649 miles
SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
Distance
1,044 km
649 mi / 564 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB SJQ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Sesheke Airport
IATA Code JNB SJQ
ICAO Code FAOR FLSS
City Johannesburg Sesheke
Country South Africa Zambia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 5,558 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -17.480000, 24.300000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Sesheke (SJQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia is 1,044 kilometers (649 miles / 564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 21:26 in Johannesburg, it's 21:26 in Sesheke.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,458 feet between the two airports. Sesheke 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 Sesheke (SJQ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 158° (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 Sesheke Airport (SJQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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