Johannesburg to Atlanta (JNB–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Johannesburg to Atlanta
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 8,440 mi 16h 50m nonstop -6h behind 14 1-stop hubs

JNB–ATL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 8,440 miles in approximately 16h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JNB–ATL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 359 16h50 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (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, JNB to ATL 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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JNB to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~21h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
IAD ~21h 54m ZRH ~25h 35m CDG ~25h 37m FRA ~26h 40m EWR ~27h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
820
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JNB → ATL
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
Return
ATL → JNB
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Atlanta is 6 hours behind Johannesburg.
JNB: SAST · ATL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 12:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
8,440 mi / 13,583 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 16h 50m.
Getting from ATL

MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.

The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.

Atlanta Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

JNB–ATL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Johannesburg to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance8,440 mi / 13,583 km
Flight time16h 50m
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: JNB
Full nameO.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m
Destination: ATL
Full nameHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JNB to ATL flights.
Nonstop flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport take approximately 16h 50m. The route covers 8,440 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from JNB to ATL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IAD, ZRH, CDG, FRA, EWR, CPT, LHR, GRU, LUX, IST, DOH, AMS, MUC and AUH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Atlanta is 6 hours behind Johannesburg.
Yes, return flights from ATL to JNB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from JNB to ATL

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JNB to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JNB to ATL ranges from 16 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 8,440 miles (13,583 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 21 hours via IAD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.