Flights to Gqeberha
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,087 ft, PLZ handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 226 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Gqeberha
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gqeberha to Johannesburg | South Africa | 894 km (555 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Gqeberha to Cape Town | South Africa | 663 km (412 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Gqeberha to Durban | South Africa | 685 km (426 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Gqeberha to Pretoria | South Africa | 947 km (588 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Gqeberha to Soweto | South Africa | 882 km (548 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Gqeberha to Maputo | Mozambique | 1,113 km (692 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Gqeberha to Matola | Mozambique | 1,106 km (688 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Gqeberha to Soshanguve | South Africa | 974 km (605 mi) | about 2 h |
| Gqeberha to Pietermaritzburg | South Africa | 661 km (411 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Gqeberha to Evaton | South Africa | 853 km (530 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Gqeberha to Benoni | South Africa | 903 km (561 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Gqeberha to Bloemfontein | South Africa | 541 km (336 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Gqeberha to Thembisa | South Africa | 921 km (572 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Gqeberha to East London | South Africa | 238 km (148 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Gqeberha to Vereeniging | South Africa | 840 km (522 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Gqeberha to Boksburg | South Africa | 898 km (558 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Gqeberha to Krugersdorp | South Africa | 900 km (559 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Gqeberha to Rustenburg | South Africa | 935 km (581 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Gqeberha to Maseru | Lesotho | 546 km (339 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Gqeberha to Randburg | South Africa | 904 km (562 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Gqeberha to Roodepoort | South Africa | 894 km (555 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Gqeberha to Botshabelo | South Africa | 532 km (331 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Gqeberha to São Paulo | Brazil | 6,998 km (4,349 mi) | about 9 h 43 min |
| Gqeberha to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 6,718 km (4,174 mi) | about 9 h 22 min |
| Gqeberha to Sydney | Australia | 10,579 km (6,573 mi) | about 14 h 19 min |
| Gqeberha to Melbourne | Australia | 9,872 km (6,134 mi) | about 13 h 24 min |
| Gqeberha to Santiago | Chile | 8,513 km (5,290 mi) | about 11 h 40 min |
| Gqeberha to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 7,464 km (4,638 mi) | about 10 h 19 min |
| Gqeberha to Brisbane | Australia | 11,222 km (6,973 mi) | about 15 h 8 min |
| Gqeberha to Perth | Australia | 8,116 km (5,043 mi) | about 11 h 9 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 Gqeberha?
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) is the closest large airport at 3 km (2 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is PLZ from Gqeberha city centre?
3 km (2 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Gqeberha 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 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.