Flights to Mpumalanga
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Mpumalanga is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is King Shaka International Airport (DUR), 52 km (32 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB, 29 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Shaka International Airport | DUR | 52 km (32 mi) | 12,139 ft | 295 ft |
| Pietermaritzburg Airport (regional) | PZB | 29 km (18 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 Mpumalanga
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mpumalanga to Johannesburg | South Africa | 475 km (295 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Mpumalanga to Cape Town | South Africa | 1,240 km (770 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Mpumalanga to Pretoria | South Africa | 512 km (318 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Mpumalanga to Soweto | South Africa | 479 km (298 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Mpumalanga to Harare | Zimbabwe | 1,333 km (829 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Mpumalanga to Maputo | Mozambique | 469 km (291 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Mpumalanga to Matola | Mozambique | 464 km (288 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Mpumalanga to Gqeberha | South Africa | 661 km (411 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Mpumalanga to Soshanguve | South Africa | 543 km (338 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Mpumalanga to Evaton | South Africa | 456 km (283 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Mpumalanga to Beira | Mozambique | 1,187 km (737 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Mpumalanga to Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 1,094 km (680 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Mpumalanga to Benoni | South Africa | 463 km (288 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Mpumalanga to Bloemfontein | South Africa | 435 km (270 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Mpumalanga to Thembisa | South Africa | 486 km (302 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Mpumalanga to East London | South Africa | 440 km (273 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Mpumalanga to Vereeniging | South Africa | 439 km (273 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Mpumalanga to Boksburg | South Africa | 463 km (288 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Mpumalanga to Chimoio | Mozambique | 1,224 km (760 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Mpumalanga to Krugersdorp | South Africa | 501 km (311 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Mpumalanga to Rustenburg | South Africa | 569 km (354 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Mpumalanga to Chitungwiza | Zimbabwe | 1,313 km (816 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Mpumalanga to São Paulo | Brazil | 7,566 km (4,702 mi) | about 10 h 27 min |
| Mpumalanga to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 7,272 km (4,519 mi) | about 10 h 4 min |
| Mpumalanga to Sydney | Australia | 10,578 km (6,573 mi) | about 14 h 19 min |
| Mpumalanga to Melbourne | Australia | 9,865 km (6,130 mi) | about 13 h 24 min |
| Mpumalanga to Santiago | Chile | 9,161 km (5,693 mi) | about 12 h 30 min |
| Mpumalanga to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 8,102 km (5,034 mi) | about 11 h 8 min |
| Mpumalanga to Brisbane | Australia | 11,181 km (6,947 mi) | about 15 h 5 min |
| Mpumalanga to Belo Horizonte | Brazil | 7,480 km (4,648 mi) | about 10 h 20 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 Mpumalanga?
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is the closest large airport at 52 km (32 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 Mpumalanga city centre?
52 km (32 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Mpumalanga 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.