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Flights from Columbus to Johannesburg

There are no direct flights from Columbus to Johannesburg. The easiest way is one stop via Atlanta or New York, about 20h 23m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 19h 31m
CMHJNBATL

Columbus to Johannesburg at a glance

Fastest journey19h 31mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or New York

Best ways to fly from Columbus 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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CMH Atlanta (ATL) JNB
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 23m
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CMH New York (EWR) JNB
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 31m
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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
13,571 km8,428 miles
Journey time
19h 31mestimate
Time difference
+7hJohannesburg vs Columbus
Currency in Johannesburg
ZAR
Airports
CMH, LCK → JNB, HLA

Flights from Columbus to Johannesburg: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Columbus to Johannesburg?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta and New York. 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 Columbus to Johannesburg?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,571 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbus and Johannesburg?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL) and New York (EWR). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Columbus and Johannesburg?
Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
What is the time difference between Columbus and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 7 hours ahead of Columbus.

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