Lumbadzi to Johannesburg (LLW–JNB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET24
ET Ethiopian
73W
10:20 AM
CAT
12:35 PM
SAST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z461
4Z Airlink
E90
2:00 PM
CAT
4:30 PM
SAST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4123
EK Emirates
E90
2:00 PM
CAT
4:30 PM
SAST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK9747
EK Emirates
77X
2:40 PM
CAT
5:10 PM
SAST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z460
4Z Airlink
E90
10:50 AM
SAST TB
1:10 PM
CAT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4165
EK Emirates
E90
10:50 AM
SAST TB
1:10 PM
CAT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET25
ET Ethiopian
73W
1:30 PM
SAST TB
3:45 PM
CAT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Lumbadzi to Johannesburg
3 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 926 mi 2h 15m nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

LLW–JNB is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Airlink, Emirates and Ethiopian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 926 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LLW–JNB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
4Z Airlink 5 E90 2h30
EK Emirates 5 77X, E90 2h30
ET Ethiopian Airlines 3 73W 2h15 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – ET
77X Boeing 777-200ER – EK
E90 Embraer 190 – 4Z, EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Z + EK (10 flights/wk, 77%)
Star Alliance: ET (3 flights/wk, 23%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LLW to JNB direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LLW to JNB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
80
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 Lumbadzi

Nearby airports with service to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Metric LLW→JNB BLZ→JNB TET→JNB
Distance from LLW 153 mi 160 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3 1
Weekly flights 13 21 5
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 15m 2h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of LLW 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 Lumbadzi.
LLW: CAT · JNB: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Lumbadzi, it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg.
Distance & Flight Time
926 mi / 1,490 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m to 2h 30m.

LLW–JNB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lumbadzi to Johannesburg route.
Route details
Distance926 mi / 1,490 km
Flight time2h 15m to 2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights13 out / 12 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: LLW
IATA / ICAOLLW / FWKI
TimezoneAfrica/Blantyre
Elevation4,035 ft / 1,230 m
Destination: JNB
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LLW to JNB flights.
Nonstop flights from Kamuzu International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport take approximately 2h 15m to 2h 30m. The route covers 926 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Airlink, Emirates and Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from LLW to JNB. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EBB, BLZ, APL, NBO, ADD and LUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from JNB to LLW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BLZ and TET. 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 LLW to JNB

Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are connected by nonstop service from Airlink, Emirates and Ethiopian Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LLW to JNB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LLW to JNB ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 926 miles (1,490 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via EBB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Blantyre (BLZ) and Tete (TET).