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Flights from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai. The easiest way is one stop via Singapore or Hong Kong, about 16h 50m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 16h 50m
JNBCNXSIN

Johannesburg to Chiang Mai at a glance

Fastest journey16h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai

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

1
JNB Singapore (SIN) CNX
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Scoot
Self-transfer likely ~16h 50m
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2
JNB Hong Kong (HKG) CNX
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: HK Express, Spring Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 52m
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3
JNB Shenzhen (SZX) CNX
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 51m
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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
9,142 km5,677 miles
Journey time
16h 50mestimate
Time difference
+5hChiang Mai vs Johannesburg
Currency in Chiang Mai
THB
Airports
JNB, HLA → CNX

Flights from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,142 km.
Where do you change planes between Johannesburg and Chiang Mai?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Hong Kong (HKG) and Shenzhen (SZX). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Johannesburg and Chiang Mai?
Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Chiang Mai: Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Chiang Mai?
Chiang Mai is 5 hours ahead of Johannesburg.

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