Hong Kong to Johannesburg (HKG–JNB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CX749
CX Cathay Pacific
359
12:30 AM
HKT T1
7:25 AM
SAST
12h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX748
CX Cathay Pacific
359
11:00 AM
SAST TB
5:50 AM+1
HKT
12h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Hong Kong to Johannesburg
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 6,633 mi 12h 55m nonstop -6h behind 15 1-stop hubs

HKG–JNB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific leads the route. The flight covers 6,633 miles in approximately 12h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HKG–JNB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CX Cathay Pacific 7 359 12h55 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – CX
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: CX (7 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, HKG to JNB direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HKG to JNB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~25h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
972
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 Hong Kong

Nearby airports with service to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Metric HKG→JNB SZX→JNB
Distance from HKG 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 3
Flight time 12h 55m 12h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of HKG with service to O.R. Tambo International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Johannesburg is 6 hours behind Hong Kong.
HKG: HKT · JNB: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 12:00 PM in Johannesburg.
Distance & Flight Time
6,633 mi / 10,675 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 55m.
Visa & Entry

Hong Kong SAR passport holders enter South Africa visa-free for stays of up to 30 days for tourism or business. Passport must be valid for at least 30 days beyond the intended return date and have at least 2 blank pages. Children under 18 must carry a birth certificate.

Getting to HKG

Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.

HKG–JNB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hong Kong to Johannesburg route.
Route details
Distance6,633 mi / 10,675 km
Flight time12h 55m
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: HKG
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: JNB
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HKG to JNB flights.
Nonstop flights from Hong Kong International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport take approximately 12h 55m. The route covers 6,633 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Cathay Pacific.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from HKG to JNB. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUH, ADD, SIN, DOH, AMS, DXB, PER, DWC, IST, MUC, SYD, LHR, FRA, ZRH and CDG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Johannesburg is 6 hours behind Hong Kong.
Yes, return flights from JNB to HKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SZX. 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 HKG to JNB

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HKG to JNB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HKG to JNB ranges from 12 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,633 miles (10,675 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 25 hours via AUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX).