JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
957 km
595 miles
LVI
Livingstone
Zambia
Distance
957 km
595 mi / 517 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB LVI
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Livingstone Airport
IATA Code JNB LVI
ICAO Code FAOR FLLI
City Johannesburg Livingstone
Country South Africa Zambia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 5,558 ft 3,302 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -17.820000, 25.820000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Livingstone (LVI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Livingstone Airport (LVI) in Livingstone, Zambia is 957 kilometers (595 miles / 517 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 05:36 in Johannesburg, it's 05:36 in Livingstone.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,256 feet between the two airports. Livingstone 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 Livingstone (LVI) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 165° (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 Livingstone Airport (LVI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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