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Flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai. The easiest way is one stop via Nairobi or Dar Es Salaam, about 11h 48m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 24m
JNBBOMNBO

Johannesburg to Mumbai at a glance

Fastest journey11h 24mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nairobi or Dar Es Salaam

Best ways to fly from Johannesburg to Mumbai

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 Nairobi (NBO) BOM
Leg 1: Airlink, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: IndiGo, Kenya Airways, Jambojet
One airline, one ticket ~11h 48m
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JNB Dar Es Salaam (DAR) BOM
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Airlink, South African Airways · Leg 2: Air Tanzania
One airline, one ticket ~11h 24m
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JNB Mauritius (MRU) BOM
Leg 1: Air Mauritius, FlySafair, South African Airways · Leg 2: Air India, Air Mauritius
One airline, one ticket ~12h 12m
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JNB Abu Dhabi (AUH) BOM
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air India Express, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 50m
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JNB Dubai (DXB) BOM
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Air India, Air India Express, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~12h 56m
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JNB Doha (DOH) BOM
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Air India, Akasa Air, IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~13h 10m
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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
6,983 km4,336 miles
Journey time
11h 24mestimate
Time difference
+3.5hMumbai vs Johannesburg
Currency in Mumbai
INR
Airports
JNB, HLA → BOM, NMI

Flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam and Mauritius. 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 Mumbai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,983 km.
Where do you change planes between Johannesburg and Mumbai?
The best connecting points are Nairobi (NBO), Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Mauritius (MRU) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). Airlink flies both legs via Nairobi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Johannesburg and Mumbai?
Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Mumbai: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) and Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI).
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Mumbai?
Mumbai is 3.5 hours ahead of Johannesburg.

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