South Africa
Hong KongJohannesburg (JNB) to Hong Kong (HKG) shipping route.
11,209 km by air, about 14 h 48 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Johannesburg (JNB) and Hong Kong (HKG)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Johannesburg (JNB)AirHong Kong (HKG)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 Johannesburg (JNB) to Hong Kong (HKG) shipping route by air
Air cargo from JNB to HKG flies about 11,209 km, east from Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa to Hong Kong (HKG). On a straight great circle the airports are 10,675 km apart.
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 JNB and HKG, 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 Johannesburg to Hong Kong saves money. The shipment crosses from South Africa into Hong Kong, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Johannesburg (JNB) in this directory, Hong Kong (HKG) is the 41st shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Johannesburg: Guangzhou (11,204 km), Chongqing (10,921 km) and Melbourne (10,835 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Hong Kong (HKG)?
11,209 km along the flight path (10,675 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Johannesburg (JNB) to Hong Kong (HKG)?
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 Hong Kong (HKG) to Johannesburg (JNB) 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.