JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
1,565 km
972 miles
SLI
Solwesi
Zambia
Distance
1,565 km
972 mi / 845 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

JNB SLI
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Solwesi Airport
IATA Code JNB SLI
ICAO Code FAOR FLSW
City Johannesburg Solwesi
Country South Africa Zambia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 5,558 ft 4,551 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -12.170000, 26.370000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Solwesi (SLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Solwesi Airport (SLI) in Solwesi, Zambia is 1,565 kilometers (972 miles / 845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 12:26 in Johannesburg, it's 12:26 in Solwesi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,007 feet between the two airports. Solwesi 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 Solwesi (SLI) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 173° (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 Solwesi Airport (SLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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