DXB → JNBUnited Arab Emirates → South Africa

Cheap flights from Dubai to Johannesburg

3,985 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Dubai to Johannesburg at a glance

3,985 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
2 hours behind
Time-zone shift
~359 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Dubai (DXB) to Johannesburg (JNB) cover 3,985 miles (6,411 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 2 airlines flying direct — a long-haul international route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 5/10.

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Flying from Dubai to Johannesburg covers 3,985 miles (6,412 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 2 airlines offer direct flights on this long-haul international route. This is a long-haul international route requiring advance planning for connections and layovers.

Route
DXB (0 mi)JNB (3,985 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 3,985 miles. Direct carriers include EK and SA.

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Airlines on this route

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

AirlineRoute type
EKDirect
SADirect
Baggage on Dubai → Johannesburg: on this route, EK typically includes a carry-on, while SA may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Dubai to Johannesburg — quick answers

How far is Dubai from Johannesburg by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Dubai (DXB) to Johannesburg (JNB) is 3,985 miles (6,411 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 Dubai to Johannesburg?

The average nonstop flight time from DXB 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 Dubai to Johannesburg?

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

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Route insights: Dubai → Johannesburg

Route type
long-haul international
Time zone difference
2 hours behind
Carbon footprint
~359 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
5/10 — standard route
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 75 of 187 routes from Dubai
Airline network
EK: 120 destinations from DXB; SA: 3 destinations from DXB
Alternative origin airports
SHJ (Sharjah, 11 mi); DWC (Dubai, 28 mi); RKT (Ras Al Khaimah, 44 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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