Distance From Zhongshan Sanjiao Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

The distance from Zhongshan Sanjiao Airport () to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 6618 miles or 10651 kilometers or 5747 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 Zhongshan ( China ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zhongshan and Johannesburg takes around 15 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Zhongshan Sanjiao Airport, Zhongshan, China to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 15 hours 12 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

Kilometers		10651 km
Statute Miles		6618 miles
Nautical Miles		5747 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 12 minutes

Zhongshan Sanjiao Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - to JNB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Zhongshan, China and Johannesburg, South Africa. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - JNB

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

Location	Local Time
Zhongshan (China)	2026-05-01, 11:19:33 CST
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-05-01, 05:19:33 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

Zhongshan Sanjiao Airport ( / ) Zhongshan, China

Destination

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