Distance From Ganzhou Huangjin Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, KOW - JNB Distance

The distance from Ganzhou Huangjin Airport (KOW) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 6788 miles or 10923 kilometers or 5894 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Ganzhou ( China ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ganzhou and Johannesburg takes around 15 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ganzhou Huangjin Airport, Ganzhou, China to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 15 hours 36 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KOW - JNB

Kilometers		10923 km
Statute Miles		6788 miles
Nautical Miles		5894 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 36 minutes

Ganzhou Huangjin Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - KOW to JNB Flight Path

Location of Ganzhou Huangjin Airport & OR Tambo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ganzhou to Johannesburg nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Ganzhou, China and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KOW - JNB

Time difference between Ganzhou (China) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 6 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 6 Hours behind Ganzhou.

Location	Local Time
Ganzhou (China)	2026-06-19, 15:08:35 CST
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-06-19, 09:08:35 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Ganzhou Huangjin Airport (KOW / ZSGZ) Ganzhou, China

Destination

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa