Melbourne to Pretoria flights
Pretoria lies 10,353 km (6,433 mi) south-west of Melbourne, -8 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 14 h 1 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.
| Melbourne | Pretoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | South Africa |
| Population | 5.4 million | 2.1 million |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 1,332 m (4,370 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | MEL, 19 km out | HLA, 34 km out |
| Postal codes | 3000–8383 | 0002–0204 |
Clocks in Pretoria are 8 h behind Melbourne right now, so a 14 h 1 min journey lands only 6 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pretoria
Crossing from Australia into South Africa: money changes from the Dollar to the Rand (ZAR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +27; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Melbourne
Melbourne is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Melbourne Airport (MEL), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,998-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV, 50 km), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB, 11 km), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW, 22 km).
Arriving in Pretoria
Pretoria is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lanseria International Airport (HLA), 34 km (21 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, 44 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanseria International Airport | HLA | 34 km (21 mi) | 10,000 ft | 4,517 ft |
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | JNB | 44 km (27 mi) | 14,495 ft | 5,558 ft |
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Staying in Pretoria
Our booking partner lists 991 places to stay in Pretoria. Of the 564 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (290), and 26 are five-star. Across 427 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 162,954 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Pretoria from Melbourne?
10,353 km (6,433 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Melbourne.
How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Pretoria by air?
About 14 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Melbourne and Pretoria?
Pretoria is 8 h behind at the moment (Africa/Johannesburg against Australia/Melbourne).
Which airports are used for Melbourne to Pretoria flights?
Typically Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lanseria International Airport (HLA); Pretoria also has JNB.
What currency do I need in Pretoria?
The Rand (ZAR).
Where can I stay in Pretoria?
Our booking partner lists 991 places to stay in Pretoria, 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.