Can China fly to South Africa now? International.

Yes, this route is operated by South Africa's flagship airline SAA. It is also the first direct flight from Guangzhou to South Africa, with a direct flight time of 13 hours and 40 minutes. The maiden voyage departed from Johannesburg on September 18 and arrived in Guangzhou on September 19.

There are three direct flights from Guangzhou to Johannesburg every week, which are operated by Airbus A340-300. The outbound flight number SA289 takes off from Guangzhou at 22: 15 every Monday, Thursday and Saturday, and arrives in Johannesburg at 05: 30 the next day. The return flight number SA288 takes off from Johannesburg on Wednesdays, Fridays and Fridays 19: 25 and arrives in Guangzhou on the next day 15:05.