There are 2 ways to get from Cairo to Johannesburg by plane or car
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Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Johannesburg is to fly which costs R 4 900 - R 11 000 and takes 11h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Cairo to Johannesburg is to fly which takes 11h 32m and costs R 4 900 - R 11 000.
The distance between Cairo and Johannesburg is 6320 km. The road distance is 8204.7 km.
It takes approximately 11h 32m to get from Cairo to Johannesburg, including transfers.
Johannesburg is 1h behind Cairo. It is currently 2:40 PM in Cairo and 1:40 PM in Johannesburg.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Johannesburg is 8205 km. It takes approximately 4 days 22h to drive from Cairo to Johannesburg.
There are 5185+ hotels available in Johannesburg.
What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Johannesburg, South Africa?
Egyptair, Ethiopian Airlines, and Kenya Airways fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) 3 times a day.
- Website
- egyptair.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 4,500–7,500
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Johannesburg International Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 3,300–8,500
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Johannesburg International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 4,500–7,500
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