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Flights between Hong Kong (HKG) and Johannesburg (JNB)

Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong ↔ OR Tambo International Airport, South Africa

A direct route between Hong Kong and Johannesburg appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

Cathay Pacific (CX)South African Airways (SA)
Distance
10,675 km
6,633 miles
Est. flight time
13h 51m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~6h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Hong Kong

Jan
18°
23/13
25mm
Feb
19°
24/14
50mm
Mar
22°
27/17
80mm
Apr
25°
30/20
175mm
May
29°
34/24
305mm
Jun
30°
35/25
455mm
Jul
31°
36/26
380mm
Aug
31°
36/26
365mm
Sep
30°
35/25
250mm
Oct
28°
33/23
110mm
Nov
24°
29/19
40mm
Dec
20°
25/15
25mm

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

South Africa: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Hong Kong from Johannesburg?

Hong Kong (HKG) and Johannesburg (JNB) are around 10,675 km (6,633 miles) apart — an estimated 13h 51m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the HKG–JNB route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Cathay Pacific, South African Airways. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Johannesburg?

Time difference ~ 6 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.

Is there a travel advisory for South Africa?

The UK FCDO currently rates South Africa as Normal precautions. Check the official source before you travel.

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