Lahore (LHE) to Johannesburg (JNB) is a 8,068 km journey. There is no nonstop flight on this pair at the moment. The practical options are one-stop itineraries via Dubai or Doha or Addis Ababa, which typically take 14h 10m to 14h 15m door to door including the connection. SafirAvia issues tickets on all of these airlines on our own IATA accreditation and sends you options in writing. We do not publish fares on this page because they change several times a day; send your dates for today's price.
Johannesburg is currently 3 hours behind of Lahore. The small time difference makes same-day meetings or onward travel realistic.
How to fly Lahore to Johannesburg
| Routing | Typical carriers | Door-to-door (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| via Dubai | Emirates / flydubai | about 14h 10m |
| via Doha | Qatar Airways | about 14h 20m |
| via Addis Ababa | Ethiopian Airlines | about 14h 15m |
Estimates assume a 2–3 hour connection; actual times depend on the schedule on your date. Through-ticketed itineraries on one airline check bags to the final destination and protect you if the first flight is late.
Visa and documents
Visa for Pakistani passport holders (South Africa): e-Visa (apply online before travel). eVisa required before travel; apply online in advance.
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate required if transiting through the yellow fever belt
- As of September 2026
Rules change; confirmed again with you before ticketing. Source: en.wikipedia.org
Best time to book
Business and trade travel dominates; demand is steadier through the year with peaks around Eid and year-end.
Departing from Lahore
Allama Iqbal International Airport is on the east side of Lahore, about 30–40 minutes from Gulberg or DHA in normal traffic. It has the widest choice of Gulf and Saudi departures in Punjab, so Umrah groups from Gujranwala, Sheikhupura and Kasur usually depart from here.
Serves: Lahore, Gujranwala, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Okara, Sahiwal, Narowal.
Distance and times are computed from airport coordinates (OurAirports) and typical cruise speeds; airline and visa data checked 2026-09-18.