JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
1,228 km
763 miles
SXG
Senanga
Zambia
Distance
1,228 km
763 mi / 663 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
334°
north northwest

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JNB SXG
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Senanga Airport
IATA Code JNB SXG
ICAO Code FAOR FLSN
City Johannesburg Senanga
Country South Africa Zambia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 5,558 ft 3,370 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -16.100000, 23.270000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Senanga (SXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Senanga Airport (SXG) in Senanga, Zambia is 1,228 kilometers (763 miles / 663 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 17:17 in Johannesburg, it's 17:17 in Senanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,188 feet between the two airports. Senanga 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 Senanga (SXG) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 156° (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 Senanga Airport (SXG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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