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Flights from Johannesburg to Osaka

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Osaka. The easiest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Singapore, about 18h 57m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 57m
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Johannesburg to Osaka at a glance

Fastest journey18h 57mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Johannesburg to Osaka

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 Hong Kong (HKG) OSA
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 57m
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JNB Singapore (SIN) OSA
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Peach, Scoot, Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 27m
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3
JNB Abu Dhabi (AUH) OSA
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~19h 58m
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JNB Dubai (DXB) OSA
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~19h 59m
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JNB Doha (DOH) OSA
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~20h 11m
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JNB Istanbul (IST) OSA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~22h 47m
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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
13,144 km8,162 miles
Journey time
18h 57mestimate
Time difference
+7hOsaka vs Johannesburg
Currency in Osaka
JPY
Airports
JNB, HLA → KIX, ITM, UKB

Flights from Johannesburg to Osaka: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Osaka?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Singapore and Abu Dhabi. 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 Osaka?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,144 km.
Where do you change planes between Johannesburg and Osaka?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Singapore (SIN), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Dubai (DXB). Cathay Pacific flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Johannesburg and Osaka?
Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Osaka: Kansai International Airport (KIX), Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM) and Kobe Airport (UKB).
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Osaka?
Osaka is 7 hours ahead of Johannesburg.

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