Beijing to Johannesburg (PEK–JNB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Beijing to Johannesburg
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind 15 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PEK and JNB, connecting options are available through 15 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to JNB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~24h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
SZX ~24h 17m HKG ~24h 25m LHR ~25h 10m AUH ~25h 22m ADD ~25h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
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Candidates
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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
Johannesburg is 6 hours behind Beijing.
PEK: CST · JNB: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 12:00 PM in Johannesburg.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter South Africa. As of February 2026, Chinese nationals on ordinary passports can apply online for an ETA when arriving through OR Tambo, Cape Town, or Lanseria airports. The ETA allows multiple entries with stays of up to 90 days per visit. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay. Arriving without an approved ETA will result in denied entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to PEK

Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.

Facts

PEK–JNB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Johannesburg route.
Route details
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: PEK
Full nameBeijing Capital International Airport
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: JNB
Full nameO.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to JNB flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SZX, HKG, LHR, AUH, ADD, ALG, FRA, DXB, SIN, MUC, CAI, IST, CDG, AMS and SYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Johannesburg is 6 hours behind Beijing.
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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

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 24 hours via SZX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.