Evaton to Phalaborwa flights
Phalaborwa lies 439 km (273 mi) north-east of Evaton, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 19 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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| Evaton | Phalaborwa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 725,468 | 109,468 |
| Elevation | 1,513 m (4,964 ft) | 435 m (1,427 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | JNB, 59 km out | PHW, 2 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Evaton
Evaton is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), 59 km (37 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, 67 km).
Arriving in Phalaborwa
Phalaborwa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,491 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit (HDS, 47 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendrik Van Eck Airport (regional) | PHW | 2 km (1 mi) | 4,491 ft | 1,432 ft |
| Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit (regional) | HDS | 47 km (29 mi) | 13,094 ft | 1,801 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Phalaborwa from Evaton?
439 km (273 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Evaton.
How long does it take to get from Evaton to Phalaborwa by air?
About 1 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Evaton and Phalaborwa?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Which airports are used for Evaton to Phalaborwa flights?
Typically O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW); Phalaborwa also has HDS.
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.