Johannesburg to Shenzhen (JNB–SZX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ZH Shenzhen
359
10:10 AM
SAST TA
5:25 AM+1
CST
13h 15m
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CA868+1
CA Air China
359
11:04 AM
SAST TA
5:31 AM+1
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12h 27m
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ZH1997
ZH Shenzhen
359
12:10 AM
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13h 30m
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CA Air China
359
12:47 AM
CST TT3
7:02 AM
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Johannesburg to Shenzhen
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 6,637 mi 12h 27m nonstop +6h ahead 11 1-stop hubs

JNB–SZX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 6,637 miles in approximately 12h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JNB–SZX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China Also: ZH 3 359 12h27 – Star Alliance ZH
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – CA, ZH
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (3 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 SZX direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JNB to SZX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
647
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
Shenzhen is 6 hours ahead of Johannesburg.
JNB: SAST · SZX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Shenzhen.
Distance & Flight Time
6,637 mi / 10,680 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 27m to 13h 15m.
Getting from SZX

Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) connects to Futian station (30 min, ¥20) and Luohu (45 min, ¥28); from Futian you can cross to Hong Kong via the Futian/Lok Ma Chau checkpoint. Trains run 6am to midnight.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥60–100. Ferries to Hong Kong run from the adjacent Fuyong Ferry Terminal (45 min, HK$300–350); a convenient alternative to land crossings. Car rentals are limited; private car hire with driver is common for business travel.

Shenzhen Climate

Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers (May–September) are hot and very humid (28–34°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall and frequent typhoons. Typhoon season peaks July through September and can close the airport for 12–24 hours. Thunderstorms cause delays throughout the wet season.

Winters are mild and mostly dry (10–20°C). Spring brings persistent fog and drizzle (February–April) that can disrupt morning departures. October and November are the most pleasant months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

JNB–SZX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Johannesburg to Shenzhen route.
Route details
Distance6,637 mi / 10,680 km
Flight time12h 27m to 13h 15m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: JNB
Full nameO.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m
Destination: SZX
Full nameShenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JNB to SZX flights.
Nonstop flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport take approximately 12h 27m to 13h 15m. The route covers 6,637 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air China. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from JNB to SZX. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DWC, AMM, CAI, SIN, DXB, FRA, CDG, DOH, AUH, LHR and SYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Shenzhen is 6 hours ahead of Johannesburg.
Yes, return flights from SZX 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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from JNB to SZX

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JNB to SZX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JNB to SZX ranges from 12 hours 27 minutes to 13 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,637 miles (10,680 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via DWC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.