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Connecting route · South Africa → Japan

Flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo. The easiest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Singapore, about 19h 29m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 29m
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Johannesburg to Tokyo at a glance

Fastest journey19h 29mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Johannesburg to Tokyo

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) TYO
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific, HK Express
One airline, one ticket ~19h 29m
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JNB Singapore (SIN) TYO
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Scoot
One airline, one ticket ~19h 56m
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JNB Doha (DOH) TYO
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~20h 38m
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JNB Dubai (DXB) TYO
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~20h 26m
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JNB Abu Dhabi (AUH) TYO
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~20h 29m
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JNB Addis Ababa (ADD) TYO
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 39m
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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
13,535 km8,405 miles
Journey time
19h 29mestimate
Time difference
+7hTokyo vs Johannesburg
Currency in Tokyo
JPY
Airports
JNB, HLA → NRT, HND

Flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Tokyo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Singapore and Doha. 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 Tokyo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,535 km.
Where do you change planes between Johannesburg and Tokyo?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Singapore (SIN), Doha (DOH) and Dubai (DXB). Cathay Pacific flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Johannesburg and Tokyo?
Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Tokyo: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND).
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Johannesburg.

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