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Flights from Arusha to Johannesburg

There are no direct flights from Arusha to Johannesburg. The easiest way is one stop via Dar Es Salaam or Zanzibar, about 6h 09m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 6h 09m
ARKJNBDAR

Arusha to Johannesburg at a glance

Fastest journey6h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dar Es Salaam or Zanzibar

Best ways to fly from Arusha to Johannesburg

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ARK Dar Es Salaam (DAR) JNB
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Coastal Aviation, Flightlink · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Airlink, South African Airways
One airline, one ticket ~6h 09m
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ARK Zanzibar (ZNZ) JNB
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation · Leg 2: Airlink, FlySafair
Self-transfer likely ~7h 10m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,699 km1,676 miles
Journey time
6h 09mestimate
Time difference
-1hJohannesburg vs Arusha
Currency in Johannesburg
ZAR
Airports
ARK → JNB, HLA

Flights from Arusha to Johannesburg: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Arusha to Johannesburg?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dar Es Salaam and Zanzibar. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Arusha to Johannesburg?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,699 km.
Where do you change planes between Arusha and Johannesburg?
The best connecting points are Dar Es Salaam (DAR) and Zanzibar (ZNZ). Air Tanzania flies both legs via Dar Es Salaam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Arusha and Johannesburg?
Arusha: Arusha Airport (ARK). Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
What is the time difference between Arusha and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 1 hour behind Arusha.

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