Libreville to Johannesburg (LBV–JNB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,226 mi airlines 4/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
J7630
J7 FlyGabon
320
2:30 PM
WAT
8:15 PM
SAST
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET1048
ET Ethiopian
738
5:45 PM
WAT
12:05 AM+1
SAST
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Libreville to Johannesburg
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 2,226 mi 4h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 3 1-stop hubs

LBV–JNB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines and FlyGabon lead the route. The flight covers 2,226 miles in approximately 4h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LBV–JNB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 2 738 5h20 Star Alliance
J7 FlyGabon 2 320 4h45
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – J7
738 Boeing 737-800 – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (2 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: J7 (2 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LBV to JNB direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LBV to JNB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
74
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
+1h
Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead of Libreville.
LBV: WAT · JNB: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Libreville, it's 7:00 PM in Johannesburg.
Distance & Flight Time
2,226 mi / 3,582 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 45m to 5h 20m.

LBV–JNB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Libreville to Johannesburg route.
Route details
Distance2,226 mi / 3,582 km
Flight time4h 45m to 5h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: LBV
IATA / ICAOLBV / FOOL
TimezoneAfrica/Libreville
Elevation39 ft / 12 m
Destination: JNB
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LBV to JNB flights.
Nonstop flights from Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport take approximately 4h 45m to 5h 20m. The route covers 2,226 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines and FlyGabon.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from LBV to JNB.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IST, ADD and CDG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead of Libreville.
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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 LBV to JNB

Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport (LBV) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines and FlyGabon. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LBV to JNB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LBV to JNB ranges from 4 hours 45 minutes to 5 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,226 miles (3,582 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via IST. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.