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Flights from Johannesburg to Chengdu
There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Chengdu. The easiest way is one stop via Shenzhen or Hong Kong, about 17h 26m door to door.
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 16h 20m
Johannesburg to Chengdu at a glance
Fastest journey16h 20mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shenzhen or Hong Kong
Best ways to fly from Johannesburg to Chengdu
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) CTU
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
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JNB Hong Kong (HKG) CTU
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Air China, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines
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JNB Singapore (SIN) CTU
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Sichuan 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
- 10,249 km6,365 miles
- Journey time
- 16h 20mestimate
- Time difference
- +6hChengdu vs Johannesburg
- Currency in Chengdu
- CNY
- Airports
- JNB, HLA → TFU, CTU
Flights from Johannesburg to Chengdu: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Chengdu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Singapore. 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 Chengdu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,249 km.
Where do you change planes between Johannesburg and Chengdu?
The best connecting points are Shenzhen (SZX), Hong Kong (HKG), Singapore (SIN) and Doha (DOH). Air China flies both legs via Shenzhen, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Johannesburg and Chengdu?
Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Chengdu?
Chengdu is 6 hours ahead of Johannesburg.
