JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
1,607 km
999 miles
VXC
Lichinga
Mozambique
Distance
1,607 km
999 mi / 868 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB VXC
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Lichinga Airport
IATA Code JNB VXC
ICAO Code FAOR FQLC
City Johannesburg Lichinga
Country South Africa Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Maputo
Elevation 5,558 ft 4,505 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -13.270000, 35.270000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Lichinga (VXC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Lichinga Airport (VXC) in Lichinga, Mozambique is 1,607 kilometers (999 miles / 868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:10 in Johannesburg, it's 21:10 in Lichinga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,053 feet between the two airports. Lichinga 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 Lichinga (VXC) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 206° (south southwest). 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 Lichinga Airport (VXC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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