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Flights from Johannesburg to Freetown

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Freetown. The easiest way is one stop via Accra or Lagos, about 11h 11m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 11h 11m
JNBFNAACC

Johannesburg to Freetown at a glance

Fastest journey11h 11mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Accra or Lagos

Best ways to fly from Johannesburg to Freetown

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 Accra (ACC) FNA
Leg 1: South African Airways · Leg 2: Air Peace, Asky Airlines, Kenya Airways
Self-transfer likely ~11h 11m
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JNB Lagos (LOS) FNA
Leg 1: Air Côte d'Ivoire, Asky Airlines, South African Airways · Leg 2: Air Peace
Self-transfer likely ~11h 27m
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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
5,893 km3,660 miles
Journey time
11h 11mestimate
Time difference
-2hFreetown vs Johannesburg
Currency in Freetown
USD
Airports
JNB, HLA → FNA

Flights from Johannesburg to Freetown: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Freetown?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Accra and Lagos. 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 Freetown?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,893 km.
Where do you change planes between Johannesburg and Freetown?
The best connecting points are Accra (ACC) and Lagos (LOS). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Johannesburg and Freetown?
Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Freetown: Lungi International Airport (FNA).
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Freetown?
Freetown is 2 hours behind Johannesburg.

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