JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
1,155 km
718 miles
ZGM
Ngoma
Zambia
Distance
1,155 km
718 mi / 624 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB ZGM
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Ngoma Airport
IATA Code JNB ZGM
ICAO Code FAOR FLNA
City Johannesburg Ngoma
Country South Africa Zambia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 5,558 ft 3,400 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -15.970000, 25.930000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Ngoma (ZGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Ngoma Airport (ZGM) in Ngoma, Zambia is 1,155 kilometers (718 miles / 624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 08:24 in Johannesburg, it's 08:24 in Ngoma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,158 feet between the two airports. Ngoma 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 Ngoma (ZGM) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 168° (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 Ngoma Airport (ZGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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