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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Hong Kong:

• Earliest: departs at 11:00 and lands at 23:57
• Latest: departs at 11:10 and lands at 0:07.

The flight takes about 12h 57m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Hong Kong:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Hong Kong takes 12h 57m, covering 17 169 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Hong Kong range from R13 303 to R17 396, with an average of R14 724 over the past 12 months. Anything below R13 303 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the R14 724 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R12 427 return via Singapore Changi (SIN), compared with R18 074 for direct.

Cathay Pacific is the only airline operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Hong Kong flights. 91% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 382–R1 382 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Hong Kong flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R12 812 to R110 305. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Cathay Pacific is the only airline on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Hong Kong route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Hong Kong are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R8 963, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Hong Kong usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Hong Kong route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 25m.

One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Hong Kong most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 44% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Hong Kong. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R14 278 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R15 627, a difference of R1 349.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Cathay Pacific operates flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Hong Kong.

Flying via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 17h 40m, compared to 18h 50m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 19h 41m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Hong Kong is 6 hours ahead of Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (Hong Kong Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Hong Kong are Tsim Sha Tsui East Waterfront Podium Garden and Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Hong Kong on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Hong Kong flights:

• Cathay Pacific: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Cathay Pacific: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.