Hong Kong
South AfricaHong Kong (HKG) to Johannesburg (JNB) shipping route.
11,209 km by air, about 14 h 48 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Hong Kong (HKG) and Johannesburg (JNB)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Hong Kong (HKG)AirJohannesburg (JNB)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 11,209 km (6,965 mi) |
| Straight line | 10,675 km |
| Flight time | 14 h 48 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Hong Kong (HKG) to Johannesburg (JNB) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Hong Kong International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is 11,209 km (6,052 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 10,675 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 14 h 48 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
In the week we checked there were 4 flights between HKG and JNB, 3 of them on freighters, operated by Air Atlanta Icelandic, Cathay Pacific and National Air Cargo.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Hong Kong to Johannesburg saves money. The shipment crosses from Hong Kong into South Africa, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 67 routes from Hong Kong (HKG) in this directory, Johannesburg (JNB) is the 48th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Hong Kong: Madrid (11,032 km), Vancouver (10,783 km) and London (10,112 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Hong Kong (HKG) to Johannesburg (JNB)?
11,209 km along the flight path (10,675 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Hong Kong (HKG) to Johannesburg (JNB)?
About 14 h 48 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Johannesburg (JNB) to Hong Kong (HKG) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.