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Connecting route · United Arab Emirates → South Africa

Flights from Sharjah to Johannesburg

There are no direct flights from Sharjah to Johannesburg. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Doha, about 10h 45m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 36m
SHJJNBADD

Sharjah to Johannesburg at a glance

Fastest journey10h 36mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Doha

Best ways to fly from Sharjah 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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SHJ Addis Ababa (ADD) JNB
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 45m
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SHJ Doha (DOH) JNB
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~10h 48m
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3
SHJ Cairo (CAI) JNB
Leg 1: Air Arabia, EgyptAir, Nile Air · Leg 2: EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~13h 22m
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SHJ Nairobi (NBO) JNB
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Jambojet, Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Airlink, Kenya Airways
Same alliance ~10h 36m
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SHJ Abu Dhabi (AUH) JNB
Leg 1: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~11h 32m
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SHJ Entebbe (EBB) JNB
Leg 1: Air Arabia · Leg 2: Uganda Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 52m
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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
6,441 km4,000 miles
Journey time
10h 36mestimate
Time difference
-2hJohannesburg vs Sharjah
Currency in Johannesburg
ZAR
Airports
SHJ → JNB, HLA

Flights from Sharjah to Johannesburg: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sharjah to Johannesburg?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Doha and Cairo. 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 Sharjah to Johannesburg?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,441 km.
Where do you change planes between Sharjah and Johannesburg?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Doha (DOH), Cairo (CAI) and Nairobi (NBO). Air Arabia flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sharjah and Johannesburg?
Sharjah: Sharjah International Airport (SHJ). Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
What is the time difference between Sharjah and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 2 hours behind Sharjah.

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