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Flights from Guangzhou to Johannesburg

There are no direct flights from Guangzhou to Johannesburg. The easiest way is one stop via Singapore or Dar Es Salaam, about 16h 38m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 01m
CANJNBSIN

Guangzhou to Johannesburg at a glance

Fastest journey16h 01mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Dar Es Salaam

Best ways to fly from Guangzhou 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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CAN Singapore (SIN) JNB
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Scoot · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 38m
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CAN Dar Es Salaam (DAR) JNB
Leg 1: Air Tanzania · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Airlink, South African Airways
One airline, one ticket ~16h 26m
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CAN Nairobi (NBO) JNB
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Airlink, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~16h 59m
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CAN Hong Kong (HKG) JNB
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
One airline, one ticket ~16h 01m
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CAN Dubai (DXB) JNB
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~17h 48m
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CAN Doha (DOH) JNB
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~18h 03m
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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
10,676 km6,630 miles
Journey time
16h 01mestimate
Time difference
-6hJohannesburg vs Guangzhou
Currency in Johannesburg
ZAR
Airports
CAN → JNB, HLA

Flights from Guangzhou to Johannesburg: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Guangzhou to Johannesburg?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, Dar Es Salaam and Nairobi. 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 Guangzhou to Johannesburg?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,676 km.
Where do you change planes between Guangzhou and Johannesburg?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Nairobi (NBO) and Hong Kong (HKG). 9 Air flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Guangzhou and Johannesburg?
Guangzhou: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 6 hours behind Guangzhou.

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