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Flights from Johannesburg to Guangzhou

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Guangzhou. The easiest way is one stop via Singapore or Dar Es Salaam, about 16h 38m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 01m
JNBCANSIN

Johannesburg to Guangzhou at a glance

Fastest journey16h 01mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Dar Es Salaam

Best ways to fly from Johannesburg to Guangzhou

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 Singapore (SIN) CAN
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Scoot
One airline, one ticket ~16h 38m
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JNB Dar Es Salaam (DAR) CAN
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Airlink, South African Airways · Leg 2: Air Tanzania
One airline, one ticket ~16h 26m
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JNB Nairobi (NBO) CAN
Leg 1: Airlink, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~16h 59m
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JNB Hong Kong (HKG) CAN
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
One airline, one ticket ~16h 01m
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JNB Dubai (DXB) CAN
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~17h 48m
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JNB Doha (DOH) CAN
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~18h 03m
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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
10,676 km6,630 miles
Journey time
16h 01mestimate
Time difference
+6hGuangzhou vs Johannesburg
Currency in Guangzhou
CNY
Airports
JNB, HLA → CAN

Flights from Johannesburg to Guangzhou: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Guangzhou?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, Dar Es Salaam and Nairobi. 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 Guangzhou?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,676 km.
Where do you change planes between Johannesburg and Guangzhou?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Nairobi (NBO) and Hong Kong (HKG). Singapore Airlines flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Johannesburg and Guangzhou?
Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Guangzhou: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Guangzhou?
Guangzhou is 6 hours ahead of Johannesburg.

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