Durban to Botshabelo flights
Botshabelo lies 421 km (262 mi) 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 17 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 | Botshabelo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 3.3 million | 309,714 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 1,448 m (4,751 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | DUR, 28 km out | BFN, 45 km out |
| Postal codes | 3611–4362 | 9781–9789 |
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 Botshabelo
Botshabelo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN), 45 km (28 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,396 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bram Fischer International Airport | BFN | 45 km (28 mi) | 8,396 ft | 4,457 ft |
| Moshoeshoe I International Airport | MSU | 83 km (52 mi) | 10,498 ft | 5,348 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Botshabelo from Durban?
421 km (262 mi) in a straight line, west of Durban.
How long does it take to get from Durban to Botshabelo by air?
About 1 h 17 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 Botshabelo?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Which airports are used for Durban to Botshabelo flights?
Typically King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN); Botshabelo also has MSU.
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.