STN → JNB
London Stansted to Johannesburg
- Route
- STN → JNB
- Distance
- 5,652 miles
- Non-stop flying time
- around 11h 30m
- With one stop
- usually 15h 30m–17h 30m
- Arrive at
- O. R. Tambo International Airport
- Local time
- UTC+2
Leaving from London Stansted
North-east of London, linked to Liverpool Street by the Stansted Express. Stansted is mainly short-haul; for long-haul trips most travellers from east London and East Anglia fly from Heathrow or Gatwick, or connect through a European hub.
Arriving in Johannesburg
South Africa’s biggest city and busiest airport, and the gateway to Kruger.
Connections and timing
Typical connecting points on this route: Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi and major European hubs such as Amsterdam and Paris. Best time to go: may to September for safari; the city is pleasant most of the year.
Fares on this route are usually lowest when booked well ahead and outside UK school holidays, Eid and Christmas. Being flexible by a day or two, or flying mid-week, often helps — your consultant will tell you what moves the price on your dates.
Other UK airports to Johannesburg
Questions people ask
- How long is the flight from London Stansted to Johannesburg?
- The two airports are about 5,652 miles apart. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 11h 30m. With one connection, most journeys take 15h 30m to 17h 30m door to gate, depending on the layover.
- Are there direct flights from London Stansted to Johannesburg?
- It depends on the season and the airline — non-stop services start, stop and change frequency through the year. Most travellers on this route connect via Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi. Call us and a consultant will check what is flying on your dates.
- Which airport will I land at?
- O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
- How can I get the cheapest fare?
- Book early, avoid peak holiday weeks, and be flexible by a day or two if you can. Send us your dates and we’ll compare fares across the airlines for you — or call 020 3137 8781, open 24/7.