Blantyre to Johannesburg (BLZ–JNB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET20
ET Ethiopian
738
9:20 AM
CAT
11:35 AM
SAST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z451
4Z Airlink
ER3
2:10 PM
CAT
4:35 PM
SAST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4121
EK Emirates
ER3
2:10 PM
CAT
4:35 PM
SAST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z450
4Z Airlink
ER3
11:15 AM
SAST TB
1:30 PM
CAT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4164
EK Emirates
ER3
11:15 AM
SAST TB
1:30 PM
CAT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET21
ET Ethiopian
738
12:30 PM
SAST TB
2:45 PM
CAT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Blantyre to Johannesburg
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 843 mi 2h 15m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

BLZ–JNB is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Airlink, Emirates and Ethiopian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 843 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BLZ–JNB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
4Z Airlink 7 ER3 2h25
EK Emirates 7 ER3 2h25
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 738 2h15 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – ET
ER3 Embraer Legacy 600 – 4Z, EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Z + EK (14 flights/wk, 67%)
Star Alliance: ET (7 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BLZ to JNB direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BLZ to JNB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
14
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Johannesburg from Blantyre

Nearby airports with service to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Metric BLZ→JNB TET→JNB LLW→JNB
Distance from BLZ 93 mi 153 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 3
Weekly flights 21 5 13
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 20m 2h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of BLZ with service to O.R. Tambo International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Johannesburg is 0 hours the same as Blantyre.
BLZ: CAT · JNB: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Blantyre, it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg.
Distance & Flight Time
843 mi / 1,356 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m to 2h 25m.

BLZ–JNB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Blantyre to Johannesburg route.
Route details
Distance843 mi / 1,356 km
Flight time2h 15m to 2h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: BLZ
IATA / ICAOBLZ / FWCL
TimezoneAfrica/Blantyre
Elevation2,555 ft / 779 m
Destination: JNB
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BLZ to JNB flights.
Nonstop flights from Chileka International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport take approximately 2h 15m to 2h 25m. The route covers 843 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Airlink, Emirates and Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from BLZ to JNB. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LLW, DAR and BEW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from JNB to BLZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TET and LLW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BLZ to JNB

Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are connected by nonstop service from Airlink, Emirates and Ethiopian Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BLZ to JNB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BLZ to JNB ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 843 miles (1,356 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via LLW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tete (TET) and Lumbadzi (LLW).