JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
1,668 km
1,037 miles
MNS
Mansa
Zambia
Distance
1,668 km
1,037 mi / 901 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

JNB MNS
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Mansa Airport
IATA Code JNB MNS
ICAO Code FAOR FLMA
City Johannesburg Mansa
Country South Africa Zambia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 5,558 ft 4,101 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -11.140000, 28.870000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Mansa (MNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Mansa Airport (MNS) in Mansa, Zambia is 1,668 kilometers (1,037 miles / 901 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:33 in Johannesburg, it's 22:33 in Mansa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,457 feet between the two airports. Mansa 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 Mansa (MNS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 182° (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 Mansa Airport (MNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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