Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg (AUH–JNB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AUH–JNB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 3,914 miles in approximately 8h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EY Etihad Airways Also: GF, MU, SK, TP | 7 | 789 | 8h03 | – | – | GF, MU, SK, TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Johannesburg from Abu Dhabi
| Metric | AUH→JNB | DWC→JNB | DXB→JNB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUH | – | 45 mi | 72 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | 1 | 56 |
| Flight time | 8h 10m | 8h 10m | 8h 10m |
Travel Essentials
AUH: +04 · JNB: SAST
When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 4:00 PM in Johannesburg.
UAE passport holders enter South Africa visa-free for up to 90 days. A valid passport with at least 30 days validity beyond the intended stay and at least two blank pages is required. South Africa enforces the blank pages rule strictly at check-in and on arrival. Yellow fever certificates are required if arriving from or transiting through endemic countries.
AUH–JNB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUH to JNB
Zayed International Airport (AUH) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AUH to JNB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUH to JNB is about 8 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,914 miles (6,299 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Abeid Amani Karume, Jomo Kenyatta and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) and Dubai (DXB).