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Flights from Chiang Mai to Johannesburg

There are no direct flights from Chiang Mai to Johannesburg. The easiest way is one stop via Singapore or Hong Kong, about 16h 50m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 16h 50m
CNXJNBSIN

Chiang Mai to Johannesburg at a glance

Fastest journey16h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Chiang Mai 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
CNX Singapore (SIN) JNB
Leg 1: Scoot · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 50m
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2
CNX Hong Kong (HKG) JNB
Leg 1: HK Express, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
Self-transfer likely ~18h 52m
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3
CNX Shenzhen (SZX) JNB
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China
Self-transfer likely ~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
9,142 km5,677 miles
Journey time
16h 50mestimate
Time difference
-5hJohannesburg vs Chiang Mai
Currency in Johannesburg
ZAR
Airports
CNX → JNB, HLA

Flights from Chiang Mai to Johannesburg: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chiang Mai to Johannesburg?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Chiang Mai to Johannesburg?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,142 km.
Where do you change planes between Chiang Mai and Johannesburg?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Hong Kong (HKG) and Shenzhen (SZX). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Chiang Mai and Johannesburg?
Chiang Mai: Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
What is the time difference between Chiang Mai and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 5 hours behind Chiang Mai.

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