Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Johannesburg

There are no direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Johannesburg. The easiest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Shenzhen, about 17h 43m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 17h 43m

Ho Chi Minh City to Johannesburg at a glance

Fastest journey17h 43mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Shenzhen

Best ways to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Johannesburg

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

SGN Hong Kong (HKG) JNB

Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, United Airlines, VietJet Air · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific

One airline, one ticket ~17h 43m

SGN Shenzhen (SZX) JNB

Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: Air China

Same alliance ~17h 45m

SGN Perth (PER) JNB

Leg 1: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: Qantas, South African Airways

Self-transfer likely ~19h 57m

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: 9,424 km5,852 miles
Journey time: 17h 43mestimate
Time difference: -5hJohannesburg vs Ho Chi Minh City
Currency in Johannesburg: ZAR
Airports: SGN → JNB, HLA

Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Johannesburg: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Johannesburg?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Perth. 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 Ho Chi Minh City to Johannesburg?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,424 km.

Where do you change planes between Ho Chi Minh City and Johannesburg?

The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Shenzhen (SZX) and Perth (PER). Cathay Pacific flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Ho Chi Minh City and Johannesburg?

Ho Chi Minh City: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).

What is the time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is 5 hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.

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