Xiamen to Johannesburg (XMN–JNB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between XMN and JNB. Nearest airports to XMN with scheduled service: Kinmen Airport (KNH, 17 mi) · Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport (JJN, 34 mi) · Penghu Magong Airport (MZG, 116 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 6 hubs
HKG Hong Kong 17h 7m CX → CXJLLA Hong Kong (HKG) to Johannesburg flights
SIN Singapore 18h 15m GAMFMU → MHNHNZ Singapore (SIN) to Johannesburg flights
LHR London 35h 36m MF → AYBAIB London (LHR) to Johannesburg flights
AMS Amsterdam 39h 10m MF → KLMPSK Amsterdam (AMS) to Johannesburg flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 40h 10m MF → AF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Johannesburg flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) ~26h 10m MF → QF Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Johannesburg flights
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Xiamen to Johannesburg
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for XMN to JNB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
HKG ~17h 7m SIN ~18h 15m SYD ~26h 10m LHR ~35h 36m AMS ~39h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
534
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
Johannesburg is 6 hours behind Xiamen.
XMN: CST · JNB: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen, 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 XMN

Xiamen Metro Line 3 connects the airport to the city centre and Xiamen North Railway Station in 30–40 minutes for CNY 6–8. Airport shuttle buses also serve the ferry terminal and major hotels for CNY 20. The airport is on Xiamen Island, about 12 km from the city centre.DiDi and taxis from downtown cost CNY 40–70 depending on traffic and origin. Driving via Huli Avenue to the airport takes 20–35 minutes. Note that Xiamen Island has limited road capacity on key arteries; evening peak hours can add significant time.

Facts

XMN–JNB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Xiamen to Johannesburg route.
Route details
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: XMN
Full nameXiamen Gaoqi International Airport
IATA / ICAOXMN / ZSAM
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 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 XMN to JNB flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hong Kong, Singapore Changi and London Heathrow.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to JNB and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Johannesburg is 6 hours behind Xiamen.
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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 Hong Kong, Singapore Changi and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.