The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, Zambia is 1,201 kilometers (746 miles / 649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:48 in Johannesburg, it's 04:48 in Lusaka.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,779 feet between the two airports. Kenneth Kaunda 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 Lusaka (LUN) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 181° (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 Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.