Hong Kong (HKG) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,633
miles
10,675
kilometers
5,764
nautical miles

🕐 13h 8m
Flight Time
🧭 SW (244°)
Direction
🌍 -6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,633 10,613
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,633 10,613
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,633 9,950
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,633 9,950
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,633 13,266
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,633 9,950
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Hong Kong to Johannesburg would take approximately 14 days compared to just 13h 8m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The HKG to JNB route connects Hong Kong, Hong Kong with Johannesburg, South Africa. This long-haul flight covers 6,633 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Hong Kong to South Africa. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SW bearing of 244° from Hong Kong. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About HKG

Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) serves Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

🛬 About JNB

OR Tambo International Airport

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) serves Johannesburg, South Africa.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Hong Kong International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 6,633 miles (10,675 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from HKG to JNB typically take around 13h 8m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,633 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.