JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,579 km
1,603 miles
LUS
Lusanga
DR Congo
Distance
2,579 km
1,603 mi / 1,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
335°
north northwest

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JNB LUS
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Lusanga Airport
IATA Code JNB LUS
ICAO Code FAOR FZCE
City Johannesburg Lusanga
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,365 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -4.800000, 18.720000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Lusanga (LUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Lusanga Airport (LUS) in Lusanga, DR Congo is 2,579 kilometers (1,603 miles / 1,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:29 in Johannesburg, it's 05:29 in Lusanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,193 feet between the two airports. Lusanga 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 Lusanga (LUS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 158° (south southeast). 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 Lusanga Airport (LUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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