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Flights from Chengdu to Johannesburg

There are no direct flights from Chengdu to Johannesburg. The easiest way is one stop via Shenzhen or Hong Kong, about 17h 26m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 16h 20m
CTUJNBSZX

Chengdu to Johannesburg at a glance

Fastest journey16h 20mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shenzhen or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Chengdu 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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CTU Shenzhen (SZX) JNB
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China
One airline, one ticket ~17h 26m
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CTU Hong Kong (HKG) JNB
Leg 1: Air China, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
One airline, one ticket ~17h 32m
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3
CTU Singapore (SIN) JNB
Leg 1: Air China, Sichuan Airlines, Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 21m
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CTU Doha (DOH) JNB
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~16h 48m
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CTU Mahe (SEZ) JNB
Leg 1: Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: Air Seychelles
Self-transfer likely ~16h 20m
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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
10,249 km6,365 miles
Journey time
16h 20mestimate
Time difference
-6hJohannesburg vs Chengdu
Currency in Johannesburg
ZAR
Airports
TFU, CTU → JNB, HLA

Flights from Chengdu to Johannesburg: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chengdu to Johannesburg?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Singapore. 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 Chengdu to Johannesburg?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,249 km.
Where do you change planes between Chengdu and Johannesburg?
The best connecting points are Shenzhen (SZX), Hong Kong (HKG), Singapore (SIN) and Doha (DOH). Air China flies both legs via Shenzhen, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chengdu and Johannesburg?
Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
What is the time difference between Chengdu and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 6 hours behind Chengdu.

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