JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
948 km
589 miles
SVT
Savuti
Botswana
Distance
948 km
589 mi / 512 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB SVT
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Savuti Airport
IATA Code JNB SVT
ICAO Code FAOR FBSV
City Johannesburg Savuti
Country South Africa Botswana
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 5,558 ft 3,150 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -18.520000, 24.080000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Savuti (SVT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Savuti Airport (SVT) in Savuti, Botswana is 948 kilometers (589 miles / 512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:24 in Johannesburg, it's 21:24 in Savuti.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,408 feet between the two airports. Savuti 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 Savuti (SVT) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 154° (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 Savuti Airport (SVT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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