Flights to KwaDukuza
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
KwaDukuza is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is King Shaka International Airport (DUR), 36 km (22 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Shaka International Airport | DUR | 36 km (22 mi) | 12,139 ft | 295 ft |
| Pietermaritzburg Airport (regional) | PZB | 93 km (58 mi) | 5,043 ft | 2,423 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,139 ft, DUR can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 295 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from KwaDukuza
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KwaDukuza to Johannesburg | South Africa | 472 km (293 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| KwaDukuza to Cape Town | South Africa | 1,320 km (820 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| KwaDukuza to Pretoria | South Africa | 502 km (312 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| KwaDukuza to Soweto | South Africa | 479 km (298 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| KwaDukuza to Harare | Zimbabwe | 1,279 km (795 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| KwaDukuza to Maputo | Mozambique | 395 km (245 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| KwaDukuza to Matola | Mozambique | 392 km (243 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| KwaDukuza to Gqeberha | South Africa | 744 km (462 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| KwaDukuza to Soshanguve | South Africa | 532 km (330 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| KwaDukuza to Evaton | South Africa | 459 km (285 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| KwaDukuza to Beira | Mozambique | 1,114 km (692 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| KwaDukuza to Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 1,056 km (656 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| KwaDukuza to Benoni | South Africa | 455 km (283 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| KwaDukuza to Bloemfontein | South Africa | 493 km (306 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| KwaDukuza to Thembisa | South Africa | 478 km (297 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| KwaDukuza to East London | South Africa | 521 km (324 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| KwaDukuza to Vereeniging | South Africa | 443 km (275 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| KwaDukuza to Boksburg | South Africa | 457 km (284 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| KwaDukuza to Chimoio | Mozambique | 1,157 km (719 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| KwaDukuza to Krugersdorp | South Africa | 500 km (310 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| KwaDukuza to Rustenburg | South Africa | 570 km (354 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| KwaDukuza to Chitungwiza | Zimbabwe | 1,258 km (782 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| KwaDukuza to São Paulo | Brazil | 7,642 km (4,748 mi) | about 10 h 33 min |
| KwaDukuza to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 7,346 km (4,565 mi) | about 10 h 10 min |
| KwaDukuza to Sydney | Australia | 10,569 km (6,568 mi) | about 14 h 18 min |
| KwaDukuza to Melbourne | Australia | 9,856 km (6,124 mi) | about 13 h 23 min |
| KwaDukuza to Santiago | Chile | 9,244 km (5,744 mi) | about 12 h 36 min |
| KwaDukuza to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 8,184 km (5,085 mi) | about 11 h 15 min |
| KwaDukuza to Brisbane | Australia | 11,167 km (6,939 mi) | about 15 h 4 min |
| KwaDukuza to Belo Horizonte | Brazil | 7,552 km (4,693 mi) | about 10 h 26 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 KwaDukuza?
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is the closest large airport at 36 km (22 mi). The others, PZB, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is DUR from KwaDukuza city centre?
36 km (22 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to KwaDukuza 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.