George to Benoni flights
Benoni lies 1,032 km (641 mi) north-east of George, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 4 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.
| George | Benoni | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 188,580 | 605,344 |
| Elevation | 232 m (761 ft) | 1,641 m (5,384 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | GRJ, 9 km out | JNB, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 6529–6615 | 1501–1527 |
Airports at each end
Leaving George
George is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is George Airport (GRJ), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,562 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Benoni
Benoni is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), 9 km (6 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, 48 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | JNB | 9 km (6 mi) | 14,495 ft | 5,558 ft |
| Lanseria International Airport | HLA | 48 km (30 mi) | 10,000 ft | 4,517 ft |
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Staying in Benoni
Our booking partner lists 111 places to stay in Benoni. Of the 62 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (33), and 1 are five-star. Across 44 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 10,271 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Benoni from George?
1,032 km (641 mi) in a straight line, north-east of George.
How long does it take to get from George to Benoni by air?
About 2 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between George and Benoni?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Which airports are used for George to Benoni flights?
Typically George Airport (GRJ) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB); Benoni also has HLA.
Where can I stay in Benoni?
Our booking partner lists 111 places to stay in Benoni, 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.