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

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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
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

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

JNB–BLZ 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 JNB–BLZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
4Z Airlink 7 ER3 2h15
EK Emirates 7 ER3 2h15
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, JNB to BLZ 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 JNB to BLZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~21h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
38
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.

Travel Essentials

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

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

JNB–BLZ Quick Facts

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JNB to BLZ flights.
Nonstop flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Chileka International Airport take approximately 2h 15m. The route covers 843 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Airlink, Emirates and Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from JNB to BLZ. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADD, LLW and DAR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BLZ to JNB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from JNB to BLZ

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

JNB to BLZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JNB to BLZ ranges from 2 hours 15 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 21 hours via ADD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.