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Flights between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Johannesburg (JNB)

Zayed International Airport, United Arab Emirates ↔ O.R. Tambo International Airport, South Africa

A direct route between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg appears in the OpenFlights route network.

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 6 Aug 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

Etihad Airways (EY)
Distance
6,299 km
3,914 miles
Est. flight time
8h 22m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~2h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in United Arab Emirates

Jan
24°
29/19
12mm
Feb
26°
31/21
25mm
Mar
29°
34/24
25mm
Apr
33°
38/28
8mm
May
38°
43/33
2mm
Jun
40°
45/35
0mm
Jul
41°
46/36
1mm
Aug
41°
46/36
1mm
Sep
39°
44/34
1mm
Oct
35°
40/30
2mm
Nov
30°
35/25
3mm
Dec
26°
31/21
18mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in South Africa

Jan
27°
32/22
110mm
Feb
27°
32/22
95mm
Mar
25°
30/20
75mm
Apr
23°
28/18
35mm
May
19°
24/14
15mm
Jun
16°
21/11
5mm
Jul
16°
21/11
5mm
Aug
18°
23/13
5mm
Sep
21°
26/16
25mm
Oct
23°
28/18
60mm
Nov
25°
30/20
95mm
Dec
26°
31/21
110mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

United Arab Emirates: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗South Africa: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Abu Dhabi from Johannesburg?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Johannesburg (JNB) are around 6,299 km (3,914 miles) apart — an estimated 8h 22m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the AUH–JNB route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Etihad Airways. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg?

Time difference ~ 2 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in South Africa?

Across South Africa, the warmest month on average is January, with mean temperatures around 27°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for United Arab Emirates and South Africa?

The UK FCDO currently rates United Arab Emirates as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates South Africa as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.