Distance From Yichang Sanxia Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, YIH - JNB Distance

The distance from Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 6746 miles or 10857 kilometers or 5859 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 Yichang (Xiaoting) ( China ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Yichang (Xiaoting) and Johannesburg takes around 15 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Yichang Sanxia Airport, Yichang (Xiaoting), China to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 15 hours 30 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 • YIH - JNB

Kilometers		10857 km
Statute Miles		6746 miles
Nautical Miles		5859 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 30 minutes

Yichang Sanxia Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - YIH to JNB Flight Path

Location of Yichang Sanxia Airport & OR Tambo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Yichang (Xiaoting) to Johannesburg nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Yichang (Xiaoting), China and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YIH - JNB

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

Location	Local Time
Yichang (Xiaoting) (China)	2025-12-16, 18:30:43 CST
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 12:30:43 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

Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH / ZHYC) Yichang (Xiaoting), China

Destination

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