JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
1,071 km
665 miles
KAB
Kariba
Zimbabwe
Distance
1,071 km
665 mi / 578 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

JNB KAB
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kariba International Airport
IATA Code JNB KAB
ICAO Code FAOR FVKB
City Johannesburg Kariba
Country South Africa Zimbabwe
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Harare
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,706 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -16.520000, 28.890000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kariba (KAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kariba International Airport (KAB) in Kariba, Zimbabwe is 1,071 kilometers (665 miles / 578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:34 in Johannesburg, it's 13:34 in Kariba.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,852 feet between the two airports. Kariba International 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 Kariba (KAB) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 183° (south). 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 Kariba International Airport (KAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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