Ndola to Johannesburg (NLA–JNB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4Z151
4Z Airlink
E90
1:20 PM
CAT
3:45 PM
SAST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4180
EK Emirates
E90
1:20 PM
CAT
3:45 PM
SAST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z150
4Z Airlink
E90
10:15 AM
SAST TB
12:35 PM
CAT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4158
EK Emirates
E90
10:15 AM
SAST TB
12:35 PM
CAT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Ndola to Johannesburg
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 911 mi 2h 25m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

NLA–JNB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Airlink and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 911 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NLA–JNB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
4Z Airlink 7 E90 2h25
EK Emirates 7 E90 2h25
Aircraft on this route
E90 Embraer 190 – 4Z, EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Z + EK (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NLA to JNB direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NLA to JNB.
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One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~22h
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.

Other ways to reach Johannesburg from Ndola

Nearby airports with service to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Metric NLA→JNB FBM→JNB LUN→JNB
Distance from NLA 116 mi 164 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 6
Weekly flights 14 14 61
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 40m 2h
Airports within 200 miles of NLA 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 Ndola.
NLA: CAT · JNB: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ndola, it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg.
Distance & Flight Time
911 mi / 1,465 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m.

NLA–JNB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ndola to Johannesburg route.
Route details
Distance911 mi / 1,465 km
Flight time2h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: NLA
IATA / ICAONLA / FLSK
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Elevation4,308 ft / 1,313 m
Destination: JNB
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NLA to JNB flights.
Nonstop flights from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport take approximately 2h 25m. The route covers 911 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Airlink and Emirates.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from NLA to JNB. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FBM, LUN, NBO, ADD and BUQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from JNB to NLA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FBM and LUN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 NLA to JNB

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are connected by nonstop service from Airlink and Emirates. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

NLA to JNB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NLA to JNB ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 911 miles (1,465 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via FBM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lubumbashi (FBM) and Lusaka (LUN).