Flights to Centurion
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Centurion is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lanseria International Airport (HLA), 27 km (17 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, 32 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanseria International Airport | HLA | 27 km (17 mi) | 10,000 ft | 4,517 ft |
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | JNB | 32 km (20 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 Centurion
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centurion to Cape Town | South Africa | 1,299 km (807 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Centurion to Durban | South Africa | 525 km (326 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Centurion to Lusaka | Zambia | 1,162 km (722 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Centurion to Harare | Zimbabwe | 941 km (585 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Centurion to Maputo | Mozambique | 440 km (273 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Centurion to Matola | Mozambique | 428 km (266 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Centurion to Lilongwe | Malawi | 1,446 km (898 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Centurion to Gqeberha | South Africa | 934 km (581 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Centurion to Blantyre | Malawi | 1,325 km (823 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Centurion to Pietermaritzburg | South Africa | 471 km (293 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Centurion to Beira | Mozambique | 955 km (593 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Centurion to Kitwe | Zambia | 1,452 km (902 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Centurion to Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 636 km (395 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Centurion to Ndola | Zambia | 1,435 km (892 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Centurion to Bloemfontein | South Africa | 412 km (256 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Centurion to East London | South Africa | 796 km (495 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Centurion to Chimoio | Mozambique | 926 km (575 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Centurion to Windhoek | Namibia | 1,184 km (736 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Centurion to Chitungwiza | Zimbabwe | 922 km (573 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Centurion to Maseru | Lesotho | 391 km (243 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Centurion to Tete | Mozambique | 1,215 km (755 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Centurion to Quelimane | Mozambique | 1,262 km (784 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Centurion to São Paulo | Brazil | 7,453 km (4,631 mi) | about 10 h 18 min |
| Centurion to Lima | Peru | 10,902 km (6,774 mi) | about 14 h 44 min |
| Centurion to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 7,143 km (4,439 mi) | about 9 h 54 min |
| Centurion to Sydney | Australia | 11,058 km (6,871 mi) | about 14 h 56 min |
| Centurion to Melbourne | Australia | 10,345 km (6,428 mi) | about 14 h 1 min |
| Centurion to Santiago | Chile | 9,208 km (5,722 mi) | about 12 h 33 min |
| Centurion to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 8,119 km (5,045 mi) | about 11 h 10 min |
| Centurion to Brisbane | Australia | 11,650 km (7,239 mi) | about 15 h 41 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 Centurion?
Lanseria International Airport (HLA) is the closest large airport at 27 km (17 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 Centurion city centre?
27 km (17 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Centurion 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.