Want to know how long your flight time will be when flying from South Africa?
Calculate your travel destination arrival time using our travellers guide to average flight durations from South Africa to a selection of international airports, plus a guide to the best time of year to travel to those countries...
England (UK)
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to London Heathrow, England (UK): 11 hours
Best time to travel: May - October
USA (New York)
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to New York, USA (New York): 15 hours
Best time to travel: All year round (but hot in July & August)
Argentina
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Buenos Aires, Argentina: 9 hours
Best time to travel: September - November, March - May
Australia
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Sydney, Australia: 12 hours
Best time to travel: July - December
Austria
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Vienna, Austria: 11 hours
Best time to travel: November – April
Bahamas
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Nassau, Bahamas: 20 hours
Best time to travel: November – April
Barbados (Caribbean)
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Christ Church, Barbados (Caribbean): 22 hours
Best time to travel: November – April
Belgium
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Brussels, Belgium: 12 hours
Best time to travel: May - September
Brasil
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Sao Paulo, Brasil: 8 hours
Best time to travel: May - September
Canada
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Toronto, Canada: 19 hours
Best time to travel: May - September
China
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Beijing, China: 17 hours
Best time to travel: April - October (but wet in July & August)
Cyprus
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Paphos, Cyprus: 14 hours
Best time to travel: All year round
Egypt
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Cairo, Egypt: 5 hours
Best time to travel: October - May
England (UK)
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Manchester, England (UK): 13 hours
Best time to travel: May - September
Fiji
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Nadi, Fiji: 18 hours
Best time to travel: May - September
Finland
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Lapland, Finland: 17 hours
Best time to travel: May - November
France
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Paris, France: 10 hours
Best time to travel: May - September
Germany
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Berlin, Germany: 13 hours
Best time to travel: May - September
Greece
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Athens, Greece: 9 hours
Best time to travel: April - October
Hungary
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Budapest, Hungary: 11.5 hours
Best time to travel: May - October
India
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Delhi, India: 13 hours
Best time to travel: November - March
Indonesia
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Jakarta, Indonesia: 14 hours
Best time to travel: June - September
Ireland
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Dublin, Ireland: 13 hours
Best time to travel: June - September
Italy
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Rome, Italy: 12 hours
Best time to travel: April - October
Japan
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Tokyo, Japan: 20 hours
Best time to travel: April - May, October - November
Kenya
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Nairobi, Kenya: 4 hours
Best time to travel: August - March
Malta
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Luqa, Malta: 16 hours
Best time to travel: All year round
Mauritius
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Plaisance, Mauritius: 4 hours
Best time to travel: May - November
Mexico
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Cancun, Mexico: 21 hours
Best time to travel: November - June
Netherlands
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Amsterdam, Netherlands: 11 hours
Best time to travel: May - September
Poland
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Warsaw, Poland: 13 hours
Best time to travel: May - September
Portugal
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Lisbon, Portugal: 14 hours
Best time to travel: March - October
Russia
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Moscow, Russia: 14 hours
Best time to travel: May - August
Scotland (UK)
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Edinburgh, Scotland (UK): 13 hours
Best time to travel: June - September
Seychelles
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Mahé, Seychelles: 14 hours
Best time to travel: May - September
Singapore
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Singapore, Singapore: 11 hours
Best time to travel: All year round (but wet in November & December)
Spain
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Madrid, Spain: 14 hours
Best time to travel: April - October
Sweden
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Stockholm, Sweden: 13 hours
Best time to travel: June - September
Switzerland
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Zurich, Switzerland: 10 hours
Best time to travel: May - September
Thailand
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Bangkok, Thailand: 15 hours
Best time to travel: November - April
Turkey
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Istanbul, Turkey: 10 hours
Best time to travel: April - September
UAE
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Dubai, UAE: 8 hours
Best time to travel: December - March
USA (Hawaii)
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Honolulu, USA (Hawaii): 23 hours
Best time to travel: February - November
USA (Nevada)
Flight time from Johannesburg, South Africa to Las Vegas, USA (Nevada): 20 hours
Best time to travel: All year round
This data represents the quickest achievable flight time between destinations and assumes minimal delays between transfers. Flight durations may also vary according to direction of travel and, in these cases, the flying time listed is for the fastest direction. Note that faster flight times may become available as new airlines, aircraft or routes become available.
Also note that actual travel times may be longer due to taxiing at airports, queuing for flight slots and so on.
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