How long is the flight to Johannesburg from London?

Johannesburg is about 5,639 miles from Heathrow. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 11h 30m; with one connection most journeys take 15h 30m to 17h 30m.

Which airport do I fly into?

O. R. Tambo International Airport, airport code JNB.

What is the time difference?

Local time in Johannesburg is UTC+2. The UK is on UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer.

How do I get today’s fare?

Send us your route or call 020 3137 8781 — we’re open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A consultant checks live fares across the airlines and calls you back.

Johannesburg

South Africa · JNB

Cheap flights to Johannesburg

South Africa’s biggest city and busiest airport, and the gateway to Kruger.

Arrival airport: O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Distance from London: 5,639 miles
Non-stop flying time: around 11h 30m
With one stop: usually 15h 30m–17h 30m
Local time: UTC+2
Currency: South African rand (ZAR)

When to go

May to September for safari; the city is pleasant most of the year.

How people get there

Common connecting points for Johannesburg: Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi and major European hubs such as Amsterdam and Paris. Which airlines are flying, and whether there is a non-stop service on your dates, changes through the year — a consultant checks live schedules and fares for you.

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Cape Town

Entry requirements change. Check the latest UK government travel advice for South Africa before you book.

Questions people ask

How long is the flight to Johannesburg from London?: Johannesburg is about 5,639 miles from Heathrow. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 11h 30m; with one connection most journeys take 15h 30m to 17h 30m.
Which airport do I fly into?: O. R. Tambo International Airport, airport code JNB.
What is the time difference?: Local time in Johannesburg is UTC+2. The UK is on UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer.
When is the best time to go?: May to September for safari; the city is pleasant most of the year.
How do I get today’s fare?: Send us your route or call 020 3137 8781 — we’re open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A consultant checks live fares across the airlines and calls you back.