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Flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai
There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Shenzhen, about 17h 23m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 23m
Johannesburg to Shanghai at a glance
Fastest journey17h 23mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Shenzhen
Best ways to fly from Johannesburg to Shanghai
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) SHA
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines
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JNB Shenzhen (SZX) SHA
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
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JNB Singapore (SIN) SHA
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
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
- 11,781 km7,316 miles
- Journey time
- 17h 23mestimate
- Time difference
- +6hShanghai vs Johannesburg
- Currency in Shanghai
- CNY
- Airports
- JNB, HLA → PVG, SHA
Flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Singapore. 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 Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,781 km.
Where do you change planes between Johannesburg and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Shenzhen (SZX), Singapore (SIN) and Dubai (DXB). Cathay Pacific flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Johannesburg and Shanghai?
Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Johannesburg.
