Airport Comparison
| JEK | JNB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Jeki Airstrip | O. R. Tambo International Airport |
| IATA Code | JEK | JNB |
| ICAO Code | FLJK | FAOR |
| City | Lower Zambezi National Park | Johannesburg |
| Country | Zambia | South Africa |
| Timezone | Africa/Lusaka | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Elevation | 4,462 ft | 5,558 ft |
| Coordinates | -15.630000, 29.600000 | -26.130000, 28.240000 |
Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jeki Airstrip (JEK) in Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 1,176 kilometers (731 miles / 635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 187°.
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 Zambia with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 06:59 in Lower Zambezi National Park, it's 06:59 in Johannesburg.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,096 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Jeki Airstrip. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) follows a heading of 7° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Jeki Airstrip (JEK) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.