MAN → JNB
Manchester to Johannesburg
- Route
- MAN → JNB
- Distance
- 5,790 miles
- Non-stop flying time
- around 11h 45m
- With one stop
- usually 15h 45m–17h 45m
- Arrive at
- O. R. Tambo International Airport
- Local time
- UTC+2
Leaving from Manchester
The north’s biggest airport, with its own railway station and direct trains across the north of England. Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad and Turkish Airlines are among the carriers connecting Manchester to South Asia, Africa and the Far East.
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
- London Heathrow
- London Gatwick
- London Stansted
- Birmingham
- Leeds Bradford
- Glasgow
- Edinburgh
- Newcastle
- Bristol
Questions people ask
- How long is the flight from Manchester to Johannesburg?
- The two airports are about 5,790 miles apart. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 11h 45m. With one connection, most journeys take 15h 45m to 17h 45m door to gate, depending on the layover.
- Are there direct flights from Manchester 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.