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

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DL201+1
DL Delta
359
10:32 PM
SAST TA
8:49 AM+1
EDT
16h 17m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
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DL200+1
DL Delta
359
10:21 PM
EDT TI
7:26 PM+1
SAST
15h 5m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
EWR Newark 18h 59m UA → ACAFAM Newark (EWR) to Atlanta flights
CPT Cape Town 19h 26m 4Z5ZEK → DL Cape Town (CPT) to Atlanta flights
LHR London 21h 55m AYBAIB → AFAYBA London (LHR) to Atlanta flights
GRU São Paulo 23h 22m CXG3LA → DL São Paulo (GRU) to Atlanta flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 24h 5m AFKLMU → AFAMDL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Atlanta flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 24h 25m DELHNH → 3S5YAF Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Atlanta flights
DOH Doha 24h 50m ATAYB6 → MHQRWB Doha (DOH) to Atlanta flights
IST Istanbul 25h 6ETGTK → 6EPKTG Istanbul (IST) to Atlanta flights
ZRH Zurich 25h 11m LXSA → DL Zurich (ZRH) to Atlanta flights
AMS Amsterdam 27h 18m CVKL → AFDLKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Atlanta flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Johannesburg to Atlanta
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8,440 mi 16h 17m nonstop -6h behind

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 17m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore JNB Routes ATL Routes JNB Live Flights ATL Live Flights ATL Delays
All flights from Atlanta (ATL) Atlanta to Johannesburg flights
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 16h17 – 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
16
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
EWR ~18h 59m SJU ~19h 16m CPT ~19h 26m IAD ~21h 54m LHR ~21h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
862
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
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
68%
Return
ATL → JNB
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
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 17m gate to gate.
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 17m
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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/New_York
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 about 16h 17m gate to gate. The route covers 8,440 miles.
1 airline operates flights from JNB to ATL: Delta Air Lines.
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 Newark Liberty, Cape Town and London Heathrow.
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 is about 16 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Newark Liberty, Cape Town and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.