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South Africa at a glance
- Capital
- Pretoria
- Population
- 63,015,904
- Area
- 1,221,037 km²
- Calling code
- +27
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
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South Africa
Explore Johannesburg, Cape Town and eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency ZARTime in Johannesburg 05:34UTC+02:00Country codes ZA / ZAF
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
Explore Johannesburg
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Johannesburg. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
7 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Johannesburg Art Gallery
Johannesburg Art Gallery is one option for your time in Johannesburg. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Kerk Street Mosque
Kerk Street Mosque is one option for your time in Johannesburg. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Beyers Naudé Square
Beyers Naudé Square is one option for your time in Johannesburg. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Marble Towers
Marble Towers is one option for your time in Johannesburg. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Absa Tower
Absa Tower is one option for your time in Johannesburg. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Gandhi Square
Gandhi Square is one option for your time in Johannesburg. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Rissik Street Post Office
Rissik Street Post Office is one option for your time in Johannesburg. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Before you step outside
Weather in Johannesburg
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
Full city weather → · Open-Meteo, Forecast updated when requested.
Think in the local currency
What is that in ZAR?
Czech National Bank reference rate, 07 Sep 2026. For planning; card and cash exchange rates can differ.
Arrive with a little context
Land here. Start in Johannesburg.
JNB
An arrival option for Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport
21.4 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Johannesburg. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at JNB
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
JNB airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | JNB | 21.4 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Lanseria International Airport | HLA | 31.5 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Mmabatho International Airport | MBD | 253.4 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Polokwane International Airport | PTG | 298.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport | MQP | 319.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Bram Fischer International Airport | BFN | 364.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Johannesburg · FAOR
Elevation5558 ft
Coordinates-26.140081, 28.246801
Runways
03L / 21R
14495 × 200 ft
ASP03R / 21L
11155 × 197 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
Radar West123.7 MHz
Radar East124.5 MHz
ATIS126.2 MHz
Clearance Delivery121.7 MHz
Ground121.9 MHz
Johannesburg Apron Control122.65 MHz
Tower West118.1 MHz
Tower East118.6 MHz
Lanseria International Airport
Johannesburg · FALA
Elevation4517 ft
Coordinates-25.938964, 27.926642
Runways
07 / 25
9996 × 147 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
JOHANNESBURG APP123.7 MHz
GND121.65 MHz
APRON122.85 MHz
TWR124 MHz
Mmabatho International Airport
Mafeking · FAMM
Elevation4181 ft
Coordinates-25.798400878900004, 25.548000335699996
Runways
04 / 22
15157 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP119.3 MHz
TWR119.3 MHz
Polokwane International Airport
Polokwane · FAPP
Elevation4076 ft
Coordinates-23.845269, 29.458615
Runways
01 / 19
8400 × 148 ft
ASP05 / 23
7612 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
TWR124.3 MHz
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
Mbombela · FAKN
Elevation2829 ft
Coordinates-25.383327, 31.105325
Runways
05 / 23
10171 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP119.2 MHz
TWR119.2 MHz
Bram Fischer International Airport
Bloemfontein · FABL
Elevation4457 ft
Coordinates-29.092699, 26.302401
Runways
02 / 20
8396 × 151 ft
ASP12 / 30
7202 × 151 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP WEST119.4 MHz
APP EAST124.3 MHz
ATIS126.45 MHz
TWR120.8 MHz
Travel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
Get around with confidence
Getting around Johannesburg
Load the available mapped lines. This is a route map, not a live departure board.
Stops along the route
OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Route coverage and stop ordering can be incomplete.
Explore the mapped bus, rail, metro, tram and ferry lines serving Johannesburg. Available modes depend on the local network. Check today’s departures and tickets with the operator.
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More ideas for your stay
Browse 7 ideas for Johannesburg — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.
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Johannesburg Art Gallery
Directions ↗Johannesburg Art Gallery is one option for your time in Johannesburg. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Kerk Street Mosque
Directions ↗Kerk Street Mosque is one option for your time in Johannesburg. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Beyers Naudé Square
Directions ↗Beyers Naudé Square is one option for your time in Johannesburg. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Marble Towers
Directions ↗Marble Towers is one option for your time in Johannesburg. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Absa Tower
Directions ↗Absa Tower is one option for your time in Johannesburg. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Gandhi Square
Directions ↗Gandhi Square is one option for your time in Johannesburg. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Rissik Street Post Office
Directions ↗Rissik Street Post Office is one option for your time in Johannesburg. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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