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

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CX749+2
CX Cathay Pacific
359
1:01 AM
HKT T1
7:47 AM
SAST
12h 46m
24%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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JL7901cs
JL Japan
359
1:05 AM
HKT TT1
7:55 AM
SAST
12h 50m
15%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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LA5632cs
LA LATAM Chile
359
1:05 AM
HKT TT1
7:55 AM
SAST
12h 50m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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CX748+2
CX Cathay Pacific
359
11:10 AM
SAST TB
6:30 AM+1
HKT
13h 20m
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M T W T F S S
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SIN Singapore 16h 5m AYCXET → MHNHNZ Singapore (SIN) to Johannesburg flights
DOH Doha 17h 33m B6BAIB → ASATAY Doha (DOH) to Johannesburg flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 18h 18m EYHX → EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Johannesburg flights
ADD Addis Ababa 18h 35m ET → A3AIET Addis Ababa (ADD) to Johannesburg flights
PER Perth 19h 47m AYBACX → QFSA Perth (PER) to Johannesburg flights
DXB Dubai 21h 5m EK → DEEKSA Dubai (DXB) to Johannesburg flights
IST Istanbul 21h 55m HXLHNZ → 6ETK Istanbul (IST) to Johannesburg flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 24h 50m AYBACX → QF Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Johannesburg flights
AMS Amsterdam 25h 51m CXKLQF → KLMPSK Amsterdam (AMS) to Johannesburg flights
LHR London 25h 53m BACX → AYBAIB London (LHR) to Johannesburg flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Hong Kong to Johannesburg
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6,633 mi 12h 50m nonstop -6h behind

HKG–JNB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific leads the route. The flight covers 6,633 miles in approximately 12h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

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 Also: JL, LA 7 359 12h46 – Oneworld JL, LA
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – CX, JL, LA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: CX (7 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, HKG to JNB direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HKG to JNB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
SZX ~15h 14m SIN ~16h 5m DOH ~17h 33m AUH ~18h 18m DWC ~18h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,005
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 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 2
Weekly flights 21 6
Flight time 12h 50m 11h 37m
Shenzhen (SZX) to Johannesburg flights
Airports within 200 miles of HKG with service to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Know before you go

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 50m gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

HKG–JNB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hong Kong to Johannesburg route.
Route details
Distance6,633 mi / 10,675 km
Flight time12h 50m
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HKG
Full nameHong Kong International Airport
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 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 HKG to JNB flights.
Nonstop flights from Hong Kong International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport take about 12h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 6,633 miles.
1 airline operates flights from HKG to JNB: Cathay Pacific.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Singapore Changi, Hamad and Zayed.
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 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HKG to JNB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HKG to JNB is about 12 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,633 miles (10,675 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Singapore Changi, Hamad and Zayed. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX).