Dubai to Johannesburg (DXB–JNB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EK767
EK Emirates
77W
12:03 AM
+04 T3
6:14 AM
SAST
8h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK761
EK Emirates
77W
4:10 AM
+04 T3
10:25 AM
SAST
8h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK763
EK Emirates
388
10:10 AM
+04 T3
4:35 PM
SAST
8h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DE5970
DE Condor
77W
2:25 PM
+04 T3
8:35 PM
SAST
8h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK765
EK Emirates
77W
2:55 PM
+04 T3
9:08 PM
SAST
8h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK768
EK Emirates
77W
11:39 AM
SAST TA6
9:39 PM
+04
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK762
EK Emirates
77W
1:25 PM
SAST TB
11:40 PM
+04
8h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK764
EK Emirates
388
6:50 PM
SAST TB
5:05 AM+1
+04
8h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DE5981
DE Condor
388
6:50 PM
SAST TB
5:05 AM+1
+04
8h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK766
EK Emirates
77W
10:29 PM
SAST TA6
8:28 AM+1
+04
7h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dubai to Johannesburg
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 3,985 mi 8h 10m nonstop -2h behind 33 1-stop hubs

DXB–JNB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates and Condor lead the route. The flight covers 3,985 miles in approximately 8h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–JNB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 28 388, 77W 8h11-8h25
DE Condor 7 77W 8h10
Aircraft on this route
388 Airbus A380-800 – EK
77W Boeing 777-300ER – DE, EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DE + EK (35 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, DXB to JNB direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to JNB.
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One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,773
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

Nearby airports with service to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Metric DXB→JNB DWC→JNB AUH→JNB
Distance from DXB 28 mi 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 35 2 8
Flight time 8h 10m 8h 10m 8h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of DXB with service to O.R. Tambo International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 4:00 PM in Johannesburg.
Distance & Flight Time
3,985 mi / 6,413 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 10m 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.

Getting to DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

DXB–JNB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Johannesburg route.
Route details
Distance3,985 mi / 6,413 km
Flight time8h 10m to 8h 25m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 35 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: JNB
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to JNB flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport take approximately 8h 10m to 8h 25m. The route covers 3,985 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Condor and Emirates.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from DXB to JNB. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SEZ, DAR, LOS, ALG, NBO, AUH, DOH, MCT, ADD, ACC, CAI, EBB, MUC, DUR, LHR, ZNZ, IST, LUN, MRU, CPT, SZX, HKG, SIN, FRA, CDG, ZRH, DWC, AMS, NBJ, SYD, PER, GRU and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Johannesburg is 2 hours behind Dubai.
Yes, return flights from JNB to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DWC and AUH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DXB to JNB

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are connected by nonstop service from Condor and Emirates. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DXB to JNB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to JNB ranges from 8 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,985 miles (6,413 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 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 Abu Dhabi (AUH).