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Connecting route · Thailand → South Africa

Flights from Bangkok to Johannesburg

There are no direct flights from Bangkok to Johannesburg. The easiest way is one stop via Singapore or Saint-Denis, about 15h 05m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 53m
BKKJNBSIN

Bangkok to Johannesburg at a glance

Fastest journey13h 53mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Saint-Denis

Best ways to fly from Bangkok 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
BKK Singapore (SIN) JNB
Leg 1: Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 05m
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BKK Saint-Denis (RUN) JNB
Leg 1: Air Austral · Leg 2: Air Austral
One airline, one ticket ~13h 53m
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BKK Nairobi (NBO) JNB
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Airlink, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~15h 10m
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BKK Hong Kong (HKG) JNB
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
One airline, one ticket ~17h 58m
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BKK Abu Dhabi (AUH) JNB
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, US-Bangla Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~16h 35m
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BKK Addis Ababa (ADD) JNB
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 02m
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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
8,998 km5,588 miles
Journey time
13h 53mestimate
Time difference
-5hJohannesburg vs Bangkok
Currency in Johannesburg
ZAR
Airports
BKK, DMK → JNB, HLA

Flights from Bangkok to Johannesburg: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bangkok to Johannesburg?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, Saint-Denis and Nairobi. 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 Bangkok to Johannesburg?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,998 km.
Where do you change planes between Bangkok and Johannesburg?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Saint-Denis (RUN), Nairobi (NBO) and Hong Kong (HKG). Scoot flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bangkok and Johannesburg?
Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 5 hours behind Bangkok.

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