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Flights from Johannesburg to Almaty

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Almaty. The easiest way is one stop via Doha or Istanbul, about 14h 08m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 14h 08m
JNBALADOH

Johannesburg to Almaty at a glance

Fastest journey14h 08mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Johannesburg to Almaty

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

1
JNB Doha (DOH) ALA
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~14h 08m
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JNB Istanbul (IST) ALA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, SCAT Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 44m
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JNB Abu Dhabi (AUH) ALA
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Astana
Self-transfer likely ~15h 02m
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JNB Dubai (DXB) ALA
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: flydubai
Self-transfer likely ~15h 02m
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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
9,188 km5,706 miles
Journey time
14h 08mestimate
Time difference
+3hAlmaty vs Johannesburg
Currency in Almaty
USD
Airports
JNB, HLA → ALA

Flights from Johannesburg to Almaty: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Almaty?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Istanbul and Abu Dhabi. 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 Johannesburg to Almaty?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,188 km.
Where do you change planes between Johannesburg and Almaty?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Dubai (DXB). Qatar Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Johannesburg and Almaty?
Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Almaty: Almaty International Airport (ALA).
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Almaty?
Almaty is 3 hours ahead of Johannesburg.

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