Flights to George
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Airport | GRJ | 9 km (6 mi) | 6,562 ft | 648 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 6,562 ft, GRJ handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 648 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from George
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| George to Johannesburg | South Africa | 1,016 km (631 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| George to Cape Town | South Africa | 373 km (231 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| George to Durban | South Africa | 928 km (577 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| George to Pretoria | South Africa | 1,067 km (663 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| George to Soweto | South Africa | 1,000 km (622 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| George to Maputo | Mozambique | 1,318 km (819 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| George to Matola | Mozambique | 1,310 km (814 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| George to Gqeberha | South Africa | 291 km (181 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| George to Soshanguve | South Africa | 1,089 km (677 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| George to Pietermaritzburg | South Africa | 891 km (554 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| George to Evaton | South Africa | 974 km (606 mi) | about 2 h |
| George to Benoni | South Africa | 1,032 km (641 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| George to Bloemfontein | South Africa | 645 km (401 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| George to Thembisa | South Africa | 1,045 km (649 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| George to East London | South Africa | 516 km (321 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| George to Vereeniging | South Africa | 965 km (600 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| George to Boksburg | South Africa | 1,026 km (638 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| George to Windhoek | Namibia | 1,372 km (853 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| George to Krugersdorp | South Africa | 1,014 km (630 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| George to Rustenburg | South Africa | 1,031 km (641 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| George to Maseru | Lesotho | 702 km (436 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| George to Randburg | South Africa | 1,024 km (636 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| George to São Paulo | Brazil | 6,712 km (4,171 mi) | about 9 h 21 min |
| George to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 6,430 km (3,995 mi) | about 9 h |
| George to Sydney | Australia | 10,772 km (6,693 mi) | about 14 h 34 min |
| George to Melbourne | Australia | 10,068 km (6,256 mi) | about 13 h 39 min |
| George to Santiago | Chile | 8,263 km (5,134 mi) | about 11 h 21 min |
| George to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 7,204 km (4,476 mi) | about 9 h 59 min |
| George to Brisbane | Australia | 11,427 km (7,100 mi) | about 15 h 24 min |
| George to Perth | Australia | 8,372 km (5,202 mi) | about 11 h 29 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for George?
George Airport (GRJ) is the closest large airport at 9 km (6 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is GRJ from George city centre?
9 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to George on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.