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Flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg. 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
SHAJNBHKG

Shanghai to Johannesburg at a glance

Fastest journey17h 23mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Shenzhen

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Johannesburg

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SHA Hong Kong (HKG) JNB
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
One airline, one ticket ~17h 23m
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SHA Shenzhen (SZX) JNB
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China
One airline, one ticket ~17h 23m
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3
SHA Singapore (SIN) JNB
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 04m
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SHA Dubai (DXB) JNB
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~18h 35m
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SHA Addis Ababa (ADD) JNB
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 37m
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SHA Doha (DOH) JNB
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~18h 48m
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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
11,781 km7,316 miles
Journey time
17h 23mestimate
Time difference
-6hJohannesburg vs Shanghai
Currency in Johannesburg
ZAR
Airports
PVG, SHA → JNB, HLA

Flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Johannesburg?
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 Shanghai to Johannesburg?
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 Shanghai and Johannesburg?
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 Shanghai and Johannesburg?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 6 hours behind Shanghai.

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