Distance From Zhongwei Shapotou Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, ZHY - JNB Distance

The distance from Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 6645 miles or 10694 kilometers or 5770 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 Zhongwei (Shapotou) ( China ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zhongwei (Shapotou) and Johannesburg takes around 15 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Zhongwei Shapotou Airport, Zhongwei (Shapotou), China to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 15 hours 16 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 • ZHY - JNB

Kilometers		10694 km
Statute Miles		6645 miles
Nautical Miles		5770 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 16 minutes

Zhongwei Shapotou Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - ZHY to JNB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Zhongwei (Shapotou), China and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZHY - JNB

Time difference between Zhongwei (Shapotou) (China) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 4 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 4 Hours behind Zhongwei (Shapotou).

Location	Local Time
Zhongwei (Shapotou) (China)	2026-05-01, 14:07:12 +06
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-05-01, 10:07:12 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

Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY / ZLZW) Zhongwei (Shapotou), China

Destination

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