Distance From OR Tambo International Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport, JNB - CGO Distance

The distance from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) is 6987 miles or 11245 kilometers or 6068 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 Johannesburg ( South Africa ) to Zhengzhou ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Zhengzhou takes around 16 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport, Zhengzhou, China is 16 hours 3 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 • JNB - CGO

Kilometers		11245 km
Statute Miles		6987 miles
Nautical Miles		6068 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 3 minutes

OR Tambo International Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport Flight Route Map - JNB to CGO Flight Path

Location of OR Tambo International Airport & Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Johannesburg, South Africa and Zhengzhou, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JNB - CGO

Time difference between Johannesburg (South Africa) and Zhengzhou (China) is 6 Hours.
Zhengzhou time is 6 Hours ahead of Johannesburg.

Location	Local Time
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-02-15, 01:41:01 SAST
Zhengzhou (China)	2026-02-15, 07:41:01 CST

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

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

Destination

Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO / ZHCC) Zhengzhou, China