CDG → JNBFrance → South Africa

Cheap flights from Paris to Johannesburg

5,429 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Paris to Johannesburg at a glance

5,429 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
2 hours ahead
Time-zone shift
~489 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Paris (CDG) to Johannesburg (JNB) cover 5,429 miles (8,735 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 2 airlines flying direct — a ultra-long-haul international route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 7/10.

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Flying from Paris to Johannesburg covers 5,429 miles (8,735 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 2 airlines offer direct flights on this ultra-long-haul international route. This is a ultra-long-haul international route requiring advance planning for connections and layovers.

Route
CDG (0 mi)JNB (5,429 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 5,429 miles. Direct carriers include AF and AZ.

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Airlines on this route

2 airlines fly Paris → Johannesburg. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
AFDirect
AZDirect
Baggage on Paris → Johannesburg: on this route, AF typically includes a carry-on, while AZ may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Paris to Johannesburg — quick answers

How far is Paris from Johannesburg by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Paris (CDG) to Johannesburg (JNB) is 5,429 miles (8,735 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Paris to Johannesburg?

The average nonstop flight time from CDG to JNB is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Paris to Johannesburg?

2 airlines serve this route nonstop: AF, AZ. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Paris → Johannesburg

Route type
ultra-long-haul international
Time zone difference
2 hours ahead
Carbon footprint
~489 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
7/10 — challenging long-haul
When to go
It's shoulder season in Johannesburg — moderate weather and pricing.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
2 airlines fly direct — rank 107 of 236 routes from Paris
Airline network
AF: 164 destinations from CDG; AZ: 66 destinations from CDG
Alternative origin airports
ORY (Paris, 21 mi); BVA (Paris, 36 mi); LIL (Lille, 110 mi)
Alternative destination airports
GBE (Gaborone, 184 mi); HLE (Hlane, 211 mi); BFN (Bloemfontein, 236 mi)
Nearby destinations
Gaborone, Botswana (184 mi); Hlane, Eswatini (211 mi); Bloemfontein, South Africa (236 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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