Flights Johannesburg → Zurich
JNB → ZRH
Route overview
The flight route connects Johannesburg, where the airport opened in 1952, with Zurich, whose airport has been operational since 1948 and currently serves over 31 million passengers annually. This route is operated using Airbus A340-300 and Airbus A330-300 aircraft, providing reliable connectivity between these two major cities.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Johannesburg (JNB) → Zurich (ZRH) route is operated by Swiss International Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 16.1/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Zurich the average ATFM delay is 0.7 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Johannesburg the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Zurich: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Johannesburg (JNB) to Zurich (ZRH) heads north for about 8,418 km, a flight time of roughly 10h 57m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Johannesburg the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Zurich it is 0.7 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss International Air Lines (LX) | 59% | 27 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating JNB-ZRH
Frequently asked questions about JNB-ZRH
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: Swiss International Air Lines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
