Durban to Mabopane flights
Mabopane lies 565 km (351 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 28 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 | Mabopane | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 3.3 million | 110,972 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 1,209 m (3,967 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | DUR, 28 km out | HLA, 50 km out |
| Postal codes | 3611–4362 | 0190–0219 |
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 Mabopane
Mabopane is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lanseria International Airport (HLA), 50 km (31 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 | 50 km (31 mi) | 10,000 ft | 4,517 ft |
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | JNB | 73 km (45 mi) | 14,495 ft | 5,558 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Mabopane from Durban?
565 km (351 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Durban.
How long does it take to get from Durban to Mabopane by air?
About 1 h 28 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 Mabopane?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Which airports are used for Durban to Mabopane flights?
Typically King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Lanseria International Airport (HLA); Mabopane 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 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.