Johannesburg to Zurich (JNB–ZRH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LX283+2
LX Swiss
343
7:20 PM
SAST TA
6:15 AM+1
CEST
10h 55m
69%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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SA7241cs
SA South African
343
7:20 PM
SAST TA
6:10 AM+1
CEST
10h 50m
79%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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LX282+2
LX Swiss
343
10:30 PM
CEST
9:20 AM+1
SAST
10h 50m
41%
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
FRA Frankfurt am Main 12h 30m DELHNH → AZDEET Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Zurich flights
ALG Algiers 12h 48m AH → TK Algiers (ALG) to Zurich flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 13h 10m AFKLMU → AFG3KQ Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Zurich flights
MUC Munich 13h 10m LHSA → AIAZLH Munich (MUC) to Zurich flights
CPT Cape Town 13h 50m 4Z5ZEK → LXWK Cape Town (CPT) to Zurich flights
LHR London 14h 13m AYBAIB → ACB6BA London (LHR) to Zurich flights
IST Istanbul 15h 50m 6ETGTK → 6EGFOZ Istanbul (IST) to Zurich flights
CAI Cairo 16h 18m EYMS → LXMS Cairo (CAI) to Zurich flights
DOH Doha 16h 40m ATAYB6 → FBIBJL Doha (DOH) to Zurich flights
DXB Dubai 17h 15m DEEKSA → EKQF Dubai (DXB) to Zurich flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Johannesburg to Zurich
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5,231 mi 10h 53m nonstop

JNB–ZRH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Swiss leads the route. The flight covers 5,231 miles in approximately 10h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JNB–ZRH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LX Swiss Also: SA 7 343 10h55 – Star Alliance SA
Aircraft on this route
343 Airbus A340-300 – LX, SA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: LX (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 ZRH direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JNB to ZRH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
FRA ~12h 30m ALG ~12h 48m CDG ~13h 10m MUC ~13h 10m CPT ~13h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,483
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
0h
Zurich is 0 hours the same as Johannesburg.
JNB: SAST · ZRH: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 6:00 PM in Zurich.
Distance & Flight Time
5,231 mi / 8,418 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 53m gate to gate.
Getting from ZRH

SBB trains from the airport station (below Check-in 2) to Zurich HB take 10 minutes and run every 10–15 minutes. Long-distance intercity trains to Geneva, Basel, Bern, and Lucerne depart directly from the airport station; Zurich Airport is one of the best-connected airports in Europe for onward rail travel. Taxis queue outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CHF 55–75.Rental car desks are located in the arrivals area. Swiss customs exit is prompt for EU/Schengen arrivals. The Meet & Greet area is directly adjacent to baggage reclaim.

Zurich Climate

Temperate continental climate. Winters (November–February) are cold and frequently foggy on the Swiss Plateau; fog (Hochnebel) can persist for days and is the most common cause of delays, with the airport above the fog layer on clearer days but below it on others. Snow does occur but is well managed. Temperatures range from −2 to 5°C.

Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with afternoon thunderstorms that can be intense but brief. Spring and autumn are mild and variable. Hochnebel fog season (October–January) is the primary operational risk to plan around.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

JNB–ZRH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Johannesburg to Zurich route.
Route details
Distance5,231 mi / 8,418 km
Flight time10h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 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: ZRH
Full nameZürich Airport
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JNB to ZRH flights.
Nonstop flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Zürich Airport take about 10h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 5,231 miles.
1 airline operates flights from JNB to ZRH: Swiss.
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 Frankfurt Main, Houari Boumediene and Charles de Gaulle.
Yes, return flights from ZRH 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 ZRH

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

JNB to ZRH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JNB to ZRH is about 10 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,231 miles (8,418 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Houari Boumediene and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.