Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg (AUH–JNB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 3,914 mi 8h 15m nonstop -2h behind 20 1-stop hubs

AUH–JNB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 3,914 miles in approximately 8h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUH–JNB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 8 77X, 789 8h15-8h25 – – –
Aircraft on this route
77X Boeing 777-200ER – EY
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUH to JNB direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to JNB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
SEZ ~11h 10m LOS ~16h 15m ADD ~17h 43m MCT ~19h 19m DOH ~20h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,161
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Johannesburg from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Metric AUH→JNB DWC→JNB DXB→JNB
Distance from AUH – 45 mi 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 8 2 35
Flight time 8h 15m 8h 10m 8h 10m
Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) to Johannesburg flights · Dubai (DXB) to Johannesburg flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Johannesburg is 2 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · JNB: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 4:00 PM in Johannesburg.
Distance & Flight Time
3,914 mi / 6,299 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 15m to 8h 25m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Facts

AUH–JNB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg route.
Route details
Distance3,914 mi / 6,299 km
Flight time8h 15m to 8h 25m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 12 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: JNB
Full nameO.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to JNB flights.
Nonstop flights from Zayed International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport take approximately 8h 15m to 8h 25m. The route covers 3,914 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from AUH to JNB. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SEZ, LOS, ADD, MCT, DOH, NBO, SIN, FRA, DXB, CAI, LHR, ZRH, IST, MUC, CDG, HKG, AMS, ATL, SYD and SZX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Johannesburg is 2 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
Yes, return flights from JNB to AUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DWC and DXB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AUH to JNB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to JNB ranges from 8 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,914 miles (6,299 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via SEZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) and Dubai (DXB).