JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
1,268 km
788 miles
SZM
Sesriem Airstrip
Namibia
Distance
1,268 km
788 mi / 685 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

JNB SZM
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Sesriem Airstrip
IATA Code JNB SZM
ICAO Code FAOR FYSS
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Namibia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,454 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -24.510000, 15.750000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) in Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia is 1,268 kilometers (788 miles / 685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:45 in Johannesburg, it's 09:45 in Sesriem Airstrip.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,104 feet between the two airports. Sesriem Airstrip 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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 101° (east). 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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.