Durban to Johannesburg flights
Johannesburg lies 501 km (311 mi) north-west of Durban, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 24 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Durban | Johannesburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 3.3 million | 9.4 million |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 1,767 m (5,797 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | DUR, 28 km out | JNB, 21 km out |
| Postal codes | 3611–4362 | 2000–2198 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Durban
Durban is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is King Shaka International Airport (DUR), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB, 65 km).
Arriving in Johannesburg
Johannesburg is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), 21 km (13 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, 32 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | JNB | 21 km (13 mi) | 14,495 ft | 5,558 ft |
| Lanseria International Airport | HLA | 32 km (20 mi) | 10,000 ft | 4,517 ft |
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Staying in Johannesburg
Our booking partner lists 1,835+ places to stay in Johannesburg (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 616 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (364), and 29 are five-star. Across 531 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 356,237 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Johannesburg from Durban?
501 km (311 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Durban.
How long does it take to get from Durban to Johannesburg by air?
About 1 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Durban and Johannesburg?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Which airports are used for Durban to Johannesburg flights?
Typically King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB); Johannesburg also has HLA.
Where can I stay in Johannesburg?
Our booking partner lists 1,835+ places to stay in Johannesburg, bookable on this site.
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.