Gqeberha to Pinetown flights
Pinetown lies 678 km (421 mi) north-east of Gqeberha, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 37 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.
| Gqeberha | Pinetown | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 1.1 million | 144,026 |
| Elevation | 61 m (200 ft) | 323 m (1,060 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | PLZ, 3 km out | DUR, 32 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Pinetown
Pinetown is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is King Shaka International Airport (DUR), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB, 51 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Shaka International Airport | DUR | 32 km (20 mi) | 12,139 ft | 295 ft |
| Pietermaritzburg Airport (regional) | PZB | 51 km (32 mi) | 5,043 ft | 2,423 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Pinetown from Gqeberha?
678 km (421 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Gqeberha.
How long does it take to get from Gqeberha to Pinetown by air?
About 1 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gqeberha and Pinetown?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Which airports are used for Gqeberha to Pinetown flights?
Typically Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR); Pinetown also has PZB.
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.