Flights to Brits
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Brits is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lanseria International Airport (HLA), 37 km (23 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB, 73 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanseria International Airport | HLA | 37 km (23 mi) | 10,000 ft | 4,517 ft |
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | JNB | 73 km (45 mi) | 14,495 ft | 5,558 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,000 ft, HLA can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 4,517 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 Brits
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brits to Cape Town | South Africa | 1,289 km (801 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Brits to Durban | South Africa | 568 km (353 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Brits to Lusaka | Zambia | 1,139 km (707 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Brits to Harare | Zimbabwe | 931 km (579 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Brits to Maputo | Mozambique | 482 km (300 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Brits to Matola | Mozambique | 470 km (292 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Brits to Lilongwe | Malawi | 1,441 km (895 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Brits to Gqeberha | South Africa | 949 km (590 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Brits to Blantyre | Malawi | 1,328 km (825 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Brits to Pietermaritzburg | South Africa | 512 km (318 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Brits to Beira | Mozambique | 968 km (602 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Brits to Kitwe | Zambia | 1,428 km (887 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Brits to Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 615 km (382 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Brits to Ndola | Zambia | 1,412 km (878 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Brits to Bloemfontein | South Africa | 417 km (259 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Brits to East London | South Africa | 821 km (510 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Brits to Chimoio | Mozambique | 932 km (579 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Brits to Windhoek | Namibia | 1,138 km (707 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Brits to Chitungwiza | Zimbabwe | 913 km (567 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Brits to Maseru | Lesotho | 410 km (255 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Brits to Tete | Mozambique | 1,214 km (754 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Brits to Quelimane | Mozambique | 1,275 km (792 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Brits to São Paulo | Brazil | 7,421 km (4,611 mi) | about 10 h 16 min |
| Brits to Lima | Peru | 10,871 km (6,755 mi) | about 14 h 41 min |
| Brits to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 7,110 km (4,418 mi) | about 9 h 52 min |
| Brits to Sydney | Australia | 11,104 km (6,900 mi) | about 14 h 59 min |
| Brits to Melbourne | Australia | 10,391 km (6,457 mi) | about 14 h 4 min |
| Brits to Santiago | Chile | 9,188 km (5,709 mi) | about 12 h 32 min |
| Brits to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 8,097 km (5,031 mi) | about 11 h 8 min |
| Brits to Brisbane | Australia | 11,697 km (7,268 mi) | about 15 h 45 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 Brits?
Lanseria International Airport (HLA) is the closest large airport at 37 km (23 mi). The others, JNB, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is HLA from Brits city centre?
37 km (23 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Brits 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.