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Connecting route · Switzerland → South Africa

Flights from Geneva to Johannesburg

There are no direct flights from Geneva to Johannesburg. The easiest way is one stop via Madrid or Munich, about 13h 54m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 11m
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Geneva to Johannesburg at a glance

Fastest journey13h 11mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Munich

Best ways to fly from Geneva 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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GVA Madrid (MAD) JNB
Leg 1: Air Europa, easyJet, Iberia · Leg 2: Air Europa
One airline, one ticket ~13h 54m
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GVA Munich (MUC) JNB
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, SWISS · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~13h 40m
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GVA Frankfurt (FRA) JNB
Leg 1: SWISS, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~13h 57m
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GVA Algiers (ALG) JNB
Leg 1: Air Algérie · Leg 2: Air Algérie
One airline, one ticket ~13h 11m
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GVA Amsterdam (AMS) JNB
Leg 1: easyJet, KLM, EasyJet Switzerland · Leg 2: KLM
One airline, one ticket ~14h 37m
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GVA Zurich (ZRH) JNB
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~13h 18m
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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
8,348 km5,184 miles
Journey time
13h 11mestimate
Time difference
+1hJohannesburg vs Geneva
Currency in Johannesburg
ZAR
Airports
GVA → JNB, HLA

Flights from Geneva to Johannesburg: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Geneva to Johannesburg?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, Munich and Frankfurt. 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 Geneva to Johannesburg?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,348 km.
Where do you change planes between Geneva and Johannesburg?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Munich (MUC), Frankfurt (FRA) and Algiers (ALG). Air Europa flies both legs via Madrid, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Geneva and Johannesburg?
Geneva: Geneva International Airport (GVA). Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
What is the time difference between Geneva and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead of Geneva.

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