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Flights from Beijing to Johannesburg

There are no direct flights from Beijing to Johannesburg. The easiest way is one stop via Shenzhen or Doha, about 18h 13m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 48m
BJSJNBSZX

Beijing to Johannesburg at a glance

Fastest journey17h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shenzhen or Doha

Best ways to fly from Beijing to Johannesburg

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

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BJS Shenzhen (SZX) JNB
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China
One airline, one ticket ~18h 13m
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BJS Doha (DOH) JNB
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~18h 00m
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BJS Hong Kong (HKG) JNB
Leg 1: Air China, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
One airline, one ticket ~18h 20m
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BJS Cairo (CAI) JNB
Leg 1: Air China, EgyptAir, Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~19h 45m
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BJS Abu Dhabi (AUH) JNB
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~17h 48m
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BJS Singapore (SIN) JNB
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 51m
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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
11,707 km7,270 miles
Journey time
17h 48mestimate
Time difference
-6hJohannesburg vs Beijing
Currency in Johannesburg
ZAR
Airports
PKX, PEK → JNB, HLA

Flights from Beijing to Johannesburg: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Beijing to Johannesburg?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shenzhen, Doha and Hong Kong. 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 Beijing to Johannesburg?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,707 km.
Where do you change planes between Beijing and Johannesburg?
The best connecting points are Shenzhen (SZX), Doha (DOH), Hong Kong (HKG) and Cairo (CAI). Air China flies both legs via Shenzhen, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Beijing and Johannesburg?
Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
What is the time difference between Beijing and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 6 hours behind Beijing.

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