George to Gqeberha flights
Gqeberha lies 291 km (181 mi) 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 1 h 7 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 | Gqeberha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 188,580 | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 232 m (761 ft) | 61 m (200 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | GRJ, 9 km out | PLZ, 3 km out |
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 Gqeberha
Gqeberha is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,087 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport | PLZ | 3 km (2 mi) | 7,087 ft | 226 ft |
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Staying in Gqeberha
Our booking partner lists 181 places to stay in Gqeberha. Of the 64 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (34). Across 16 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 2,901 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Gqeberha from George?
291 km (181 mi) in a straight line, east of George.
How long does it take to get from George to Gqeberha by air?
About 1 h 7 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 Gqeberha?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Which airports are used for George to Gqeberha flights?
Typically George Airport (GRJ) to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ).
Where can I stay in Gqeberha?
Our booking partner lists 181 places to stay in Gqeberha, 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 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.