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Flights from Rome to Johannesburg
There are no direct flights from Rome to Johannesburg. The easiest way is one stop via Cairo or Frankfurt, about 13h 01m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 01m
Rome to Johannesburg at a glance
Fastest journey13h 01mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Cairo or Frankfurt
Best ways to fly from Rome to Johannesburg
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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
- 7,739 km4,806 miles
- Journey time
- 13h 01mestimate
- Time difference
- +1hJohannesburg vs Rome
- Currency in Johannesburg
- ZAR
- Airports
- FCO, CIA → JNB, HLA
Flights from Rome to Johannesburg: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Rome to Johannesburg?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Cairo, Frankfurt and Munich. 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 Rome to Johannesburg?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,739 km.
Where do you change planes between Rome and Johannesburg?
The best connecting points are Cairo (CAI), Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC) and Madrid (MAD). Air Cairo flies both legs via Cairo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rome and Johannesburg?
Rome: Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA). Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
What is the time difference between Rome and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead of Rome.





