Phalaborwa to Evaton flights
Evaton lies 439 km (273 mi) south-west of Phalaborwa, 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.
| Phalaborwa | Evaton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 109,468 | 725,468 |
| Elevation | 435 m (1,427 ft) | 1,513 m (4,964 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | PHW, 2 km out | JNB, 59 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | JNB | 59 km (37 mi) | 14,495 ft | 5,558 ft |
| Lanseria International Airport | HLA | 67 km (42 mi) | 10,000 ft | 4,517 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Evaton from Phalaborwa?
439 km (273 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Phalaborwa.
How long does it take to get from Phalaborwa to Evaton 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 Phalaborwa and Evaton?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Which airports are used for Phalaborwa to Evaton flights?
Typically Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB); Evaton also has HLA.
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.