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Connecting route · United States → South Africa

Flights from Raleigh to Johannesburg

There are no direct flights from Raleigh to Johannesburg. The easiest way is one stop via Atlanta or New York, about 20h 12m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 19h 25m
RDUJNBATL

Raleigh to Johannesburg at a glance

Fastest journey19h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or New York

Best ways to fly from Raleigh to Johannesburg

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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RDU Atlanta (ATL) JNB
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 12m
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RDU New York (EWR) JNB
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 25m
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RDU Frankfurt (FRA) JNB
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~21h 57m
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RDU Paris (CDG) JNB
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~21h 33m
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RDU London (LHR) JNB
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
Same alliance ~21h 37m
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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
13,104 km8,138 miles
Journey time
19h 25mestimate
Time difference
+7hJohannesburg vs Raleigh
Currency in Johannesburg
ZAR
Airports
RDU → JNB, HLA

Flights from Raleigh to Johannesburg: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Raleigh to Johannesburg?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, New York and Frankfurt. 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 Raleigh to Johannesburg?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,104 km.
Where do you change planes between Raleigh and Johannesburg?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), New York (EWR), Frankfurt (FRA) and Paris (CDG). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Raleigh and Johannesburg?
Raleigh: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 7 hours ahead of Raleigh.

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