Flights to Alberton
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Alberton is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 14,495-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Lanseria International Airport (HLA, 41 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | JNB | 19 km (12 mi) | 14,495 ft | 5,558 ft |
| Lanseria International Airport | HLA | 41 km (25 mi) | 10,000 ft | 4,517 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 14,495 ft, JNB can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 5,558 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Alberton
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberton to Cape Town | South Africa | 1,262 km (784 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Alberton to Durban | South Africa | 491 km (305 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Alberton to Lusaka | Zambia | 1,208 km (751 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Alberton to Harare | Zimbabwe | 986 km (613 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Alberton to Maputo | Mozambique | 447 km (278 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Alberton to Matola | Mozambique | 434 km (270 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Alberton to Lilongwe | Malawi | 1,490 km (926 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Alberton to Gqeberha | South Africa | 889 km (552 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Alberton to Blantyre | Malawi | 1,367 km (849 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Alberton to Pietermaritzburg | South Africa | 434 km (270 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Alberton to Beira | Mozambique | 991 km (616 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Alberton to Kitwe | Zambia | 1,497 km (930 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Alberton to Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 682 km (424 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Alberton to Ndola | Zambia | 1,481 km (920 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Alberton to Bloemfontein | South Africa | 369 km (229 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Alberton to East London | South Africa | 751 km (466 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Alberton to Chimoio | Mozambique | 967 km (601 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Alberton to Windhoek | Namibia | 1,191 km (740 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Alberton to Chitungwiza | Zimbabwe | 967 km (601 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Alberton to Maseru | Lesotho | 345 km (214 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Alberton to Tete | Mozambique | 1,258 km (782 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Alberton to Quelimane | Mozambique | 1,298 km (806 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Alberton to São Paulo | Brazil | 7,435 km (4,620 mi) | about 10 h 17 min |
| Alberton to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 7,126 km (4,428 mi) | about 9 h 53 min |
| Alberton to Sydney | Australia | 11,030 km (6,854 mi) | about 14 h 53 min |
| Alberton to Melbourne | Australia | 10,317 km (6,411 mi) | about 13 h 59 min |
| Alberton to Santiago | Chile | 9,177 km (5,703 mi) | about 12 h 31 min |
| Alberton to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 8,090 km (5,027 mi) | about 11 h 7 min |
| Alberton to Brisbane | Australia | 11,625 km (7,223 mi) | about 15 h 39 min |
| Alberton to Belo Horizonte | Brazil | 7,313 km (4,544 mi) | about 10 h 8 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Alberton?
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the closest large airport at 19 km (12 mi). The others, HLA, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is JNB from Alberton city centre?
19 km (12 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Alberton on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.