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Flights from Johannesburg to Columbus

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Columbus. The easiest way is one stop via New York or Atlanta, about 19h 31m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 19h 31m
JNBCMHEWR

Johannesburg to Columbus at a glance

Fastest journey19h 31mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Johannesburg to Columbus

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 New York (EWR) CMH
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, GoJet Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 31m
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JNB Atlanta (ATL) CMH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 23m
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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
13,571 km8,428 miles
Journey time
19h 31mestimate
Time difference
-7hColumbus vs Johannesburg
Currency in Columbus
USD
Airports
JNB, HLA → CMH, LCK

Flights from Johannesburg to Columbus: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Columbus?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New York and Atlanta. 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 Columbus?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,571 km.
Where do you change planes between Johannesburg and Columbus?
The best connecting points are New York (EWR) and Atlanta (ATL). United Airlines flies both legs via New York, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Johannesburg and Columbus?
Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Columbus?
Columbus is 7 hours behind Johannesburg.

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