Johannesburg to Newark (JNB–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA187
UA United
789
10:00 PM
SAST TA
7:35 AM+1
EDT
15h 35m
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UA188
UA United
789
9:24 PM
EDT TC
6:24 PM+1
SAST
15h
38%
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
CPT Cape Town 18h 35m 4Z5ZEK → UA Cape Town (CPT) to Newark flights
ATL Atlanta 19h 53m DL → ACAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Newark flights
LHR London 20h 33m AYBAIB → ACAYBA London (LHR) to Newark flights
GRU São Paulo 22h 42m CXG3LA → UA São Paulo (GRU) to Newark flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 22h 59m AFKLMU → AFKLLX Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Newark flights
ZRH Zurich 24h 8m LXSA → LXOSUA Zurich (ZRH) to Newark flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 24h 15m DELHNH → LHLXOS Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Newark flights
MUC Munich 33h 58m LHSA → ACLHUA Munich (MUC) to Newark flights
IST Istanbul 34h 14m 6ETGTK → TGTK Istanbul (IST) to Newark flights
SIN Singapore 39h 35m MHNHNZ → SQ Singapore (SIN) to Newark flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Johannesburg to Newark
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7,994 mi 15h 35m nonstop -6h behind

JNB–EWR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 7,994 miles in approximately 15h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore JNB Routes EWR Routes JNB Live Flights EWR Live Flights EWR Delays
All flights from Newark (EWR) Newark to Johannesburg flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JNB–EWR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 789 15h35 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (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 EWR 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 EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~46h
Longest
SWF ~18h 34m CPT ~18h 35m SJU ~19h 27m ATL ~19h 53m LHR ~20h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,056
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 → EWR
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
EWR → JNB
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 12:00 PM in Newark.
Distance & Flight Time
7,994 mi / 12,865 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 15h 35m gate to gate.
Getting from EWR

AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.

Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.

Newark Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.

Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

JNB–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Johannesburg to Newark route.
Route details
Distance7,994 mi / 12,865 km
Flight time15h 35m
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: EWR
Full nameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JNB to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take about 15h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 7,994 miles.
1 airline operates flights from JNB to EWR: United Airlines.
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 Cape Town, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and London Heathrow.
Newark is 6 hours behind Johannesburg.
Yes, return flights from EWR 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 EWR

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JNB to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JNB to EWR is about 15 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,994 miles (12,865 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 Cape Town, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.