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Connecting route · Japan → South Africa

Flights from Tokyo to Johannesburg

There are no direct flights from Tokyo to Johannesburg. The easiest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Singapore, about 19h 29m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 29m
TYOJNBHKG

Tokyo to Johannesburg at a glance

Fastest journey19h 29mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Tokyo 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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TYO Hong Kong (HKG) JNB
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific, HK Express · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
One airline, one ticket ~19h 29m
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TYO Singapore (SIN) JNB
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Scoot · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 56m
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TYO Doha (DOH) JNB
Leg 1: Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~20h 38m
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TYO Dubai (DXB) JNB
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~20h 26m
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TYO Abu Dhabi (AUH) JNB
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~20h 29m
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TYO Addis Ababa (ADD) JNB
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 39m
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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
13,535 km8,405 miles
Journey time
19h 29mestimate
Time difference
-7hJohannesburg vs Tokyo
Currency in Johannesburg
ZAR
Airports
NRT, HND → JNB, HLA

Flights from Tokyo to Johannesburg: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Tokyo to Johannesburg?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Singapore and Doha. 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 Tokyo to Johannesburg?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,535 km.
Where do you change planes between Tokyo and Johannesburg?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Singapore (SIN), Doha (DOH) and Dubai (DXB). All Nippon Airways flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tokyo and Johannesburg?
Tokyo: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 7 hours behind Tokyo.

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