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

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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
SZX Shenzhen 16h 54m CAHUSC CAZH Shenzhen (SZX) to Johannesburg flights
HKG Hong Kong 18h 13m CACXHU CXJLLA Hong Kong (HKG) to Johannesburg flights
ADD Addis Ababa 19h 15m ET A3AIET Addis Ababa (ADD) to Johannesburg flights
SIN Singapore 19h 35m CAETSQ MHNHNZ Singapore (SIN) to Johannesburg flights
DXB Dubai 21h 25m EK DEEKSA Dubai (DXB) to Johannesburg flights
MUC Munich 21h 40m CALH LH Munich (MUC) to Johannesburg flights
LHR London 22h 27m CA AYBAIB London (LHR) to Johannesburg flights
IST Istanbul 22h 50m CATK 6ETK Istanbul (IST) to Johannesburg flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 24h 10m CALHTP DELHNH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Johannesburg flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 26h 32m AFCALA AF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Johannesburg flights
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Beijing to Johannesburg
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to JNB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,204
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
-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.

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.

PEK–JNB Quick Facts

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to JNB flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Shenzhen Bao'an, Hong Kong and Addis Ababa Bole.
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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shenzhen Bao'an, Hong Kong and Addis Ababa Bole. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.