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Connecting route · South Africa → South Korea

Flights from Johannesburg to Seoul

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Seoul. The easiest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Singapore, about 18h 26m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 26m
JNBSELHKG

Johannesburg to Seoul at a glance

Fastest journey18h 26mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Johannesburg to Seoul

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) SEL
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Air Busan, Air Premia, Asiana Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 26m
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JNB Singapore (SIN) SEL
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~19h 06m
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3
JNB Abu Dhabi (AUH) SEL
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~18h 55m
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JNB Dubai (DXB) SEL
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~18h 56m
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JNB Addis Ababa (ADD) SEL
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 05m
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JNB Doha (DOH) SEL
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~19h 07m
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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
12,488 km7,755 miles
Journey time
18h 26mestimate
Time difference
+7hSeoul vs Johannesburg
Currency in Seoul
KRW
Airports
JNB, HLA → ICN, GMP

Flights from Johannesburg to Seoul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Seoul?
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 Seoul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,488 km.
Where do you change planes between Johannesburg and Seoul?
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 Seoul?
Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Seoul?
Seoul is 7 hours ahead of Johannesburg.

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