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

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CX Cathay Pacific
359
11:00 AM
SAST TB
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12h 50m
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CX Cathay Pacific
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Johannesburg to Hong Kong
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 6,633 mi 12h 50m nonstop +6h ahead 15 1-stop hubs

JNB–HKG 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, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JNB–HKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CX Cathay Pacific 7 359 12h50 – 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.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JNB to HKG 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 HKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
DWC ~15h 41m AUH ~21h 20m ADD ~21h 30m SIN ~22h 0m DOH ~26h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
897
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Hong Kong.
Distance & Flight Time
6,633 mi / 10,675 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 50m.
Getting from HKG

Airport Express runs to Hong Kong Station (Central) in 24 minutes for HK$115, departing every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:02am. Octopus card discounts apply. Passengers can check bags in at the airport and retrieve them at Hong Kong or Kowloon Station.Taxis to Kowloon cost HK$250–350; to Hong Kong Island, HK$350–450. Ferry services connect to Macau (1 hr, HK$175–220) and Guangzhou/Shenzhen. The Ferry Terminal is in the airport building; no need to leave the terminal. Buses are slower but serve districts not near the MTR.

Hong Kong Climate

Subtropical monsoon climate. Typhoon season (June–October) is the primary disruption risk. The airport operates a T1/T3/T8 signal system and closes for Category T8 or above. Typhoons can arrive with 24–48 hours warning and typically pass in 12–24 hours. Check signals before departure during this window.

Winters are mild and mostly dry (12–20°C), ideal for flying. Spring brings fog and low cloud (March–April) that reduces runway visibility. Summer heat and humidity (30–34°C) are moderated at the airport by its coastal location on Lantau Island.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

JNB–HKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Johannesburg to Hong Kong route.
Route details
Distance6,633 mi / 10,675 km
Flight time12h 50m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: JNB
Full nameO.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m
Destination: HKG
Full nameHong Kong International Airport
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JNB to HKG flights.
Nonstop flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport take approximately 12h 50m. The route covers 6,633 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Cathay Pacific.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from JNB to HKG. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DWC, AUH, ADD, SIN, DOH, DXB, IST, ZRH, SYD, AMS, CDG, PER, LHR, FRA and MUC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Hong Kong is 6 hours ahead of Johannesburg.
Yes, return flights from HKG to JNB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from JNB to HKG

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

JNB to HKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JNB to HKG ranges from 12 hours 50 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 15 hours via DWC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.