Durban to Brits flights
Brits lies 568 km (353 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 29 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.
| Durban | Brits | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 3.3 million | 122,497 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 1,118 m (3,668 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | DUR, 28 km out | HLA, 37 km out |
| Postal codes | 3611–4362 | 0189–0277 |
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 Brits
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 |
Book a flight to Brits
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Flights are sold here by AirOrSeaTravel through our booking partner, Nuitée, which takes the payment; the ticket is issued by the airline. How this works.
Staying in Brits
Live rooms and prices for Brits are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Brits
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Brits from Durban?
568 km (353 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Durban.
How long does it take to get from Durban to Brits by air?
About 1 h 29 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 Brits?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Which airports are used for Durban to Brits flights?
Typically King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Lanseria International Airport (HLA); Brits also has JNB.
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.