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Flights from Bucharest to Johannesburg
There are no direct flights from Bucharest to Johannesburg. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Frankfurt, about 12h 24m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 24m
Bucharest to Johannesburg at a glance
Fastest journey12h 24mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Frankfurt
Best ways to fly from Bucharest to Johannesburg
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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
- 7,858 km4,880 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 24mestimate
- Time difference
- NoneJohannesburg vs Bucharest
- Currency in Johannesburg
- ZAR
- Airports
- OTP, BBU → JNB, HLA
Flights from Bucharest to Johannesburg: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Bucharest to Johannesburg?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Frankfurt and Paris. 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 Bucharest to Johannesburg?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,858 km.
Where do you change planes between Bucharest and Johannesburg?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Frankfurt (FRA), Paris (CDG) and Munich (MUC). TAROM flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bucharest and Johannesburg?
Bucharest: Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU). Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
