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Flights from Johannesburg to Beijing
There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Beijing. The easiest way is one stop via Shenzhen or Doha, about 18h 13m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 48m
Johannesburg to Beijing at a glance
Fastest journey17h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shenzhen or Doha
Best ways to fly from Johannesburg to Beijing
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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JNB Shenzhen (SZX) BJS
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
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JNB Doha (DOH) BJS
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways, Xiamen Airlines
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JNB Hong Kong (HKG) BJS
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Air China, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines
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JNB Singapore (SIN) BJS
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Singapore Airlines
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
- 11,707 km7,270 miles
- Journey time
- 17h 48mestimate
- Time difference
- +6hBeijing vs Johannesburg
- Currency in Beijing
- CNY
- Airports
- JNB, HLA → PKX, PEK
Flights from Johannesburg to Beijing: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Beijing?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shenzhen, Doha and Hong Kong. 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 Beijing?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,707 km.
Where do you change planes between Johannesburg and Beijing?
The best connecting points are Shenzhen (SZX), Doha (DOH), Hong Kong (HKG) and Cairo (CAI). Air China flies both legs via Shenzhen, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Johannesburg and Beijing?
Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Beijing?
Beijing is 6 hours ahead of Johannesburg.
