Johannesburg to Seoul (JNB–ICN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 18 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between JNB and ICN. Nearest airports to JNB with scheduled service: Lanseria International Airport (HLA, 24 mi) · Mmabatho International Airport (MBD, 169 mi) · Polokwane International Airport (PTG, 176 mi)
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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
AUH Abu Dhabi 17h 25m EYGFMU EYLYMS Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Seoul flights
HKG Hong Kong 17h 45m CX 7CACBX Hong Kong (HKG) to Seoul flights
SIN Singapore 18h 10m MHNHNZ 7CAIKE Singapore (SIN) to Seoul flights
ADD Addis Ababa 18h 28m A3AIET ETNH Addis Ababa (ADD) to Seoul flights
DOH Doha 19h 30m ATAYB6 ATBAIB Doha (DOH) to Seoul flights
DXB Dubai 19h 33m DEEKSA EKKE Dubai (DXB) to Seoul flights
SZX Shenzhen 19h 47m CAZH CACZKE Shenzhen (SZX) to Seoul flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 28h 35m QF AYEYJQ Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Seoul flights
ZRH Zurich 29h 23m LXSA KELX Zurich (ZRH) to Seoul flights
LHR London 29h 40m AYBAIB KEOZVS London (LHR) to Seoul flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Johannesburg to Seoul
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+7h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between JNB and ICN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JNB to ICN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~47h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,188
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Seoul is 7 hours ahead of Johannesburg.
JNB: SAST · ICN: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Seoul.
Getting from ICN

AREX Direct Train to Seoul Station (43 min, ₩11,000) is a reserved-seat express. The All-Stop train serves Hongik University, City Hall, and other inner-city stations (66 min, ₩4,550). T2 passengers board at a dedicated T2 stop before T1; don't exit early. City Check-in at Seoul Station allows bag drop and boarding pass printing before the train for select airlines.Limousine buses serve major hotel zones and neighborhoods (₩16,000–18,000). Taxis from ICN to central Seoul cost ₩65,000–90,000; use only official orange (general) or black (deluxe) cabs from the designated stands. KakaoTaxi (ride-hail) operates from the airport.

Seoul Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and dry (−8 to 2°C, December–February) with occasional snow and wind chill. ICN handles snow well, though heavy falls delay operations. Summer monsoon (Changma) runs late June through July with heavy continuous rain. Typhoons can affect operations August–September with short notice.

Spring brings Yellow Dust (hwangsa) from China. Fine particulate storms reduce visibility and occasionally disrupt flights in March–April. Autumn (October–November) is the best flying season: clear skies, low humidity, 8–18°C. Pack layers for spring and fall. Summer is hot and humid (25–32°C).

JNB–ICN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Johannesburg to Seoul route.
Route details
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JNB
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m
Destination: ICN
IATA / ICAOICN / RKSI
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr71.2M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JNB to ICN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Zayed, Hong Kong and Singapore Changi.
Seoul is 7 hours ahead of Johannesburg.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Zayed, Hong Kong and Singapore Changi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.