Shanghai to Johannesburg Distance
11,780 km · 7,320 miles · 15 h 13 min flight
The distance from Shanghai to Johannesburg is 11,780 km (7,320 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 15 h 13 min. Johannesburg is 6 hours behind Shanghai.
Shanghai
China
Johannesburg
South Africa
- Kilometres
- 11,780
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 7,320
- 6,360 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 15 h 13 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −6 hours
- Johannesburg vs Shanghai
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Shanghai | West-southwest (249°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Johannesburg | East-northeast (63°) |
| Halfway point | 3.66° N, 73.29° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
| Johannesburg coordinates | 26.20° S, 28.04° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Johannesburg from Shanghai?
11,780 kilometres or 7,320 miles (6,360 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Johannesburg?
About 15 h 13 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 6 hours behind Shanghai right now.
In which direction is Johannesburg from Shanghai?
Johannesburg lies to the west-southwest of Shanghai (initial bearing 249°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.