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How to get fromHeathrow Terminal 5 to Johannesburgby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Johannesburg by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane LHR - JNB
    13h 21m
    R 5,882–14,550

  2. Fly from London City Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane LCY - JNB
    16h 6m
    R 9,766–24,233

  3. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane LGW - JNB
    17h 2m
    R 6,027–16,662

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration13h 24mAverage Duration
TicketR 5,688Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,098.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 21m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Johannesburg, South Africa?

Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, and three other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) every 4 hours.

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