Dubai to Johannesburg (DXB–JNB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates | 28 | 388, 77W | 8h11-8h25 | – | – | – |
| DE Condor | 7 | 77W | 8h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Johannesburg from Dubai
| 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 |
Travel Essentials
DXB: +04 · JNB: SAST
When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, 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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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).