Dubai(Jebel Ali) to Johannesburg (DWC–JNB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EK767
EK Emirates
3:45 AM
+04
9:55 AM
SAST
8h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK9753
EK Emirates
77X
9:50 AM
+04
4:00 PM
SAST
8h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dubai(Jebel Ali) to Johannesburg
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 3,958 mi 8h 10m nonstop -2h behind 13 1-stop hubs

DWC–JNB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Emirates leads the route. The flight covers 3,958 miles in approximately 8h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DWC–JNB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 2 77X 8h10
Aircraft on this route
77X Boeing 777-200ER – EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DWC to JNB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
305
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.

Other ways to reach Johannesburg from Dubai(Jebel Ali)

Nearby airports with service to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Metric DWC→JNB DXB→JNB AUH→JNB
Distance from DWC 28 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 2 35 8
Flight time 8h 10m 8h 10m 8h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of DWC with service to O.R. Tambo International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Johannesburg is 2 hours behind Dubai(Jebel Ali).
DWC: +04 · JNB: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai(Jebel Ali), it's 4:00 PM in Johannesburg.
Distance & Flight Time
3,958 mi / 6,369 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 10m.
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.

DWC–JNB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai(Jebel Ali) to Johannesburg route.
Route details
Distance3,958 mi / 6,369 km
Flight time8h 10m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: DWC
IATA / ICAODWC / OMDW
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Elevation114 ft / 35 m
Destination: JNB
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DWC to JNB flights.
Nonstop flights from Al Maktoum International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport take approximately 8h 10m. The route covers 3,958 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Emirates.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from DWC to JNB. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LLW, AUH, IST, DXB, FRA, ADD, CAI, HKG, SYD, AMS, LOS, CDG and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Johannesburg is 2 hours behind Dubai(Jebel Ali).
Yes, return flights from JNB to DWC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB and AUH. 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 DWC to JNB

Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DWC to JNB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DWC to JNB ranges from 8 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,958 miles (6,369 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via LLW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).