Flights Amsterdam → Johannesburg
AMS → JNB
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Johannesburg?
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Johannesburg (JNB) takes about 11h 41m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates from Amsterdam to Johannesburg, utilizing a Boeing 777 aircraft. The destination airport in Johannesburg opened in 1952 and currently handles over 21 million passengers annually.
The Amsterdam (AMS) → Johannesburg (JNB) route is operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Johannesburg the average ATFM delay is 2.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes.
Heading to Johannesburg: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Amsterdam (AMS) to Johannesburg (JNB) heads south for about 9,017 km, a flight time of roughly 11h 41m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 min (atfm); arriving into Johannesburg it is 2.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 82% | 19 min | 5.9% |
Airlines operating AMS-JNB
Airports
Frequently asked questions about AMS-JNB
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Johannesburg (JNB) takes about 11h 41m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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The Amsterdam-Johannesburg route is about 9,017 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
