Mdantsane to Gqeberha flights
Gqeberha lies 231 km (143 mi) south-west of Mdantsane, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 3 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.
| Mdantsane | Gqeberha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 205,504 | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 278 m (912 ft) | 61 m (200 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | ELS, 12 km out | PLZ, 3 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Mdantsane
Mdantsane is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is King Phalo Airport (ELS), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,362 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 Mdantsane?
231 km (143 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Mdantsane.
How long does it take to get from Mdantsane to Gqeberha by air?
About 1 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mdantsane and Gqeberha?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Which airports are used for Mdantsane to Gqeberha flights?
Typically King Phalo Airport (ELS) 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.