JL7900 Flight Status Japan Airlines: Johannesburg to Hong Kong (JAL7900)

Japan Airlines JL 7900

En-Route, Arriving in 9h48'

JNB Johannesburg

Scheduled
11:00
Actual
11:17

Terminal: B | Gate: 11

Departure: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC+2

Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)

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HKG Hong Kong

Scheduled
05:50
Estimated
05:40

Terminal: 1

Arrival: Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · local time UTC+8

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

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Departed 2h 34m ago · lands in 9h 48m 21%

JNB 11:17 HKG 05:40 +1

2,223 km (1,382 mi) flown · 8,451 km (5,251 mi) to go

Route map JNB to HKG Map of the great-circle route from Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport, South Africa to Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong, 10674 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. JNB HKG Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 10674 km / 6633 miles · Scheduled Duration: 12:50 · Typical Duration: 12:25

JL 7900 Flight Status & Schedule Japan Airlines Johannesburg to Hong Kong

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 14 JNB HKG 11:17 05:40 En-Route Track >
Nov 13 JNB HKG 13:24 07:32 Delayed Track >
Nov 12 JNB HKG 11:13 05:13 Landed Track >
Nov 11 JNB HKG 11:40 05:59 Landed Track >
Nov 09 JNB HKG 11:00 05:50 Cancelled Track >
Nov 08 JNB HKG 11:20 05:31 Landed Track >
Nov 07 JNB HKG 11:33 06:15 Landed Late Track >
Nov 06 JNB HKG 11:22 05:47 Landed Track >
Nov 05 JNB HKG 11:23 05:47 Landed Track >
Nov 04 JNB HKG 11:12 05:39 Landed Track >

Japan Airlines flight JL 7900 links Johannesburg and Hong Kong, 10,674 km (6,633 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The timetable allows 12 h 50 min, but the flight usually takes about 12 h 25 min, so it often makes up time. Today it left at 11:17, 17 minutes late, and is due in Hong Kong at 05:40 the next morning, 10 minutes early.

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About JL 7900

Japan Airlines Flight JL7900 connects Johannesburg, South Africa to Hong Kong, Hong Kong, taking off from Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport JNB and landing at Hong Kong International Airport HKG.

Route
Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport JNB to Hong Kong International Airport HKG
Distance
10,674 km (6,633 mi)
Typical flight time
12 h 25 min
Flies
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time
6 of the last 8
Average delay when late
25 min
Usually departs from
Terminal B, gate 11

JL 7900 FAQ

How long is the JL7900 flight from Johannesburg to Hong Kong?
The timetable allows 12 h 50 min. Johannesburg to Hong Kong is 10,674 km (6,633 mi).
How often is JL7900 from Johannesburg to Hong Kong late?
1 of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late and 1 was cancelled; when late, by 25 minutes on average.
When was the latest JL7900 flight from Johannesburg to Hong Kong?
The latest JL7900 was the 11:00 (local time) departure from Johannesburg on 12 November 2026; it landed 37 minutes early.
Which days does JL7900 fly from Johannesburg to Hong Kong?
Six times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does JL7900 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal B, gate 11 at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrives at Terminal 1 at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does JL7900 have?
Also listed as JAL7900 (Japan Airlines' ICAO code) and JL 7900.

JL7900 and Johannesburg JNB to Hong Kong HKG Flights

Flight JL7900 is a code-share Japan Airlines flight of the Cathay Pacific operated CX748.

Other flights departing from Johannesburg JNB: 4Z176, CX748, FA220

Other flights arriving at Hong Kong HKG: CX748, CX300, HX625

All flights connecting Johannesburg JNB to Hong Kong HKG.