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Connecting route · South Korea → South Africa

Flights from Seoul to Johannesburg

There are no direct flights from Seoul to Johannesburg. 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
SELJNBHKG

Seoul to Johannesburg at a glance

Fastest journey18h 26mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Seoul 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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SEL Hong Kong (HKG) JNB
Leg 1: Air Busan, Air Premia, Asiana Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
One airline, one ticket ~18h 26m
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SEL Singapore (SIN) JNB
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Korean Air · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 06m
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3
SEL Abu Dhabi (AUH) JNB
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~18h 55m
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SEL Dubai (DXB) JNB
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~18h 56m
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SEL Addis Ababa (ADD) JNB
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 05m
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SEL Doha (DOH) JNB
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
-7hJohannesburg vs Seoul
Currency in Johannesburg
ZAR
Airports
ICN, GMP → JNB, HLA

Flights from Seoul to Johannesburg: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Seoul to Johannesburg?
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 Seoul to Johannesburg?
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 Seoul and Johannesburg?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Singapore (SIN), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Dubai (DXB). Air Busan flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Seoul and Johannesburg?
Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
What is the time difference between Seoul and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 7 hours behind Seoul.

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