South African Airways operates 16 non-stop routes from Johannesburg (JNB), serving 12 countries with an average sector length of 2,626 km. This is part of South African Airways's 38-route global network.
Non-stop destinations from Johannesburg on South African Airways
| Destination | IATA | Country | Distance | Duration | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth | PER | Australia | 8,324 km | 9h 30m | Route ↗ |
| Sao Paulo | GRU | Brazil | 7,453 km | 10h 30m | Route ↗ |
| Accra | ACC | Ghana | 4,663 km | 6h 5m | Route ↗ |
| Lagos | LOS | Nigeria | 4,511 km | 6h 20m | Route ↗ |
| Mauritius | MRU | Mauritius | 3,069 km | 4h 0m | Route ↗ |
| Kinshasa | FIH | The Democratic Republic of The Congo | 2,767 km | 4h 35m | Route ↗ |
| Dar Es Salaam | DAR | United Republic of Tanzania | 2,428 km | 3h 30m | Route ↗ |
| Lubumbashi | FBM | The Democratic Republic of The Congo | 1,612 km | 2h 30m | Route ↗ |
| Cape Town | CPT | South Africa | 1,271 km | 2h 15m | Route ↗ |
| Lusaka | LUN | Zambia | 1,197 km | 2h 0m | Route ↗ |
| Windhoek | WDH | Namibia | 1,166 km | 1h 55m | Route ↗ |
| Harare | HRE | Zimbabwe | 956 km | 1h 45m | Route ↗ |
| Victoria Falls | VFA | Zimbabwe | 924 km | 1h 45m | Route ↗ |
| Port Elizabeth | PLZ | South Africa | 905 km | 1h 35m | Route ↗ |
| Durban | DUR | South Africa | 477 km | 1h 10m | Route ↗ |
| Gaborone | GBE | Botswana | 292 km | 0h 55m | Route ↗ |
Destinations by country
- South Africa — 3 destinations (CPT, PLZ, DUR)
- The Democratic Republic of The Congo — 2 destinations (FIH, FBM)
- Zimbabwe — 2 destinations (HRE, VFA)
- Australia — 1 destination (PER)
- Brazil — 1 destination (GRU)
- Ghana — 1 destination (ACC)
- Nigeria — 1 destination (LOS)
- Mauritius — 1 destination (MRU)
- United Republic of Tanzania — 1 destination (DAR)
- Zambia — 1 destination (LUN)
South African Airways from other airports
- Cape Town (CPT) — 3 routes
- Accra (ACC) — 2 routes
- Sao Paulo (GRU) — 2 routes
- Mauritius (MRU) — 2 routes
- Abidjan (ABJ) — 1 route
Aircraft assignments
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Frequently asked questions
How many destinations does South African Airways serve from Johannesburg (JNB)?
South African Airways flies to 16 non-stop destinations from Johannesburg (JNB), spanning 12 countries.
What is the longest route South African Airways flies from Johannesburg?
The longest non-stop route is JNB → PER (Perth) at 8,324 km.
Which countries does South African Airways fly to from Johannesburg?
Top destination countries: South Africa (3), The Democratic Republic of The Congo (2), Zimbabwe (2), Australia (1), Brazil (1).
Does South African Airways operate from other airports?
Yes — South African Airways also operates from Cape Town (CPT), Accra (ACC), Sao Paulo (GRU), Mauritius (MRU), Abidjan (ABJ). Total network: 38 routes across the carrier's footprint.