# Distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Likoma Island (LIX)

> 1,704 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,704 km / 1,059 mi / 920 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 25° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 203° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (South Africa) → Malawi
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 21:01 in Johannesburg, it's 21:01 in Likoma Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,958 ft (LIX is lower than JNB)

## Airports

### [O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jnb-johannesburg-o-r-tambo-international-airport/1ef266de-d3b0-6ec6-b1f2-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Johannesburg, South Africa
- ICAO: FAOR
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -26.130000, 28.240000
- Elevation: 5,558 ft

### [Likoma Island Airport (LIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lix-likoma-island-likoma-island-airport/1ef266de-e001-6b44-9830-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Likoma Island, Malawi
- ICAO: FWLK
- Timezone: Africa/Blantyre
- Coordinates: -12.080000, 34.730000
- Elevation: 1,600 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jnb-johannesburg-o-r-tambo-international-airport/1ef266de-d3b0-6ec6-b1f2-06bb2780ed98)
- [Likoma Island Airport (LIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lix-likoma-island-likoma-island-airport/1ef266de-e001-6b44-9830-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)