Train to Jeddah
Makkah → Jeddah · about 30m · ~€4–15
Flight to Addis Ababa
Jeddah → Addis Ababa · about ~2h in the air · ~€70–250
Flight to Johannesburg
Addis Ababa → Johannesburg · about ~5h 5m in the air · ~€160–550
Makkah → Johannesburg
Saudi Arabia to South Africa · 2 borders · Where else can you go from Makkah?
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About the trip from Makkah to Johannesburg
Makkah (Saudi Arabia) and Johannesburg (South Africa) are 5,446 km (3,384 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by train and flight, via Jeddah and Addis Ababa: ~11h 35m door to door with 2 changes, for ~€234–815 per person. The trip crosses 2 borders, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Train from Makkah to Jeddah: about 30m, 67 km, ~€4–15
- Flight from Jeddah to Addis Ababa: ~2h in the air, 1,387 km, ~€70–250
- Flight from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg: ~5h 5m in the air, 4,084 km, ~€160–550
Questions
How long does it take to get from Makkah to Johannesburg?
~11h 35m door to door by train and flight, via Jeddah and Addis Ababa, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from Makkah to Johannesburg?
~€234–815 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from Makkah to Johannesburg without flying?
Not in our data: every route we know includes a flight.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.