Flights to Mthatha
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Mthatha is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. D. Matanzima Airport (regional) | UTT | 12 km (7 mi) | 8,530 ft | 2,400 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,530 ft, UTT handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 2,400 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Mthatha
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mthatha to Johannesburg | South Africa | 603 km (375 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Mthatha to Cape Town | South Africa | 1,003 km (623 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Mthatha to Durban | South Africa | 288 km (179 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Mthatha to Pretoria | South Africa | 652 km (405 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Mthatha to Soweto | South Africa | 598 km (372 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Mthatha to Maputo | Mozambique | 727 km (451 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Mthatha to Matola | Mozambique | 721 km (448 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Mthatha to Gqeberha | South Africa | 397 km (246 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Mthatha to Soshanguve | South Africa | 683 km (425 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Mthatha to Pietermaritzburg | South Africa | 268 km (166 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Mthatha to Evaton | South Africa | 569 km (354 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Mthatha to Beira | Mozambique | 1,439 km (894 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Mthatha to Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 1,272 km (790 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Mthatha to Benoni | South Africa | 602 km (374 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Mthatha to Bloemfontein | South Africa | 369 km (229 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Mthatha to Thembisa | South Africa | 624 km (388 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Mthatha to East London | South Africa | 179 km (111 mi) | about 59 min |
| Mthatha to Vereeniging | South Africa | 553 km (344 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Mthatha to Boksburg | South Africa | 600 km (373 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Mthatha to Chimoio | Mozambique | 1,465 km (910 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Mthatha to Krugersdorp | South Africa | 620 km (385 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Mthatha to Rustenburg | South Africa | 675 km (420 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Mthatha to São Paulo | Brazil | 7,345 km (4,564 mi) | about 10 h 10 min |
| Mthatha to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 7,057 km (4,385 mi) | about 9 h 48 min |
| Mthatha to Sydney | Australia | 10,565 km (6,564 mi) | about 14 h 18 min |
| Mthatha to Melbourne | Australia | 9,853 km (6,122 mi) | about 13 h 23 min |
| Mthatha to Santiago | Chile | 8,904 km (5,533 mi) | about 12 h 10 min |
| Mthatha to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 7,850 km (4,878 mi) | about 10 h 49 min |
| Mthatha to Brisbane | Australia | 11,184 km (6,950 mi) | about 15 h 5 min |
| Mthatha to Belo Horizonte | Brazil | 7,272 km (4,518 mi) | about 10 h 4 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 Mthatha?
K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) is the closest large airport at 12 km (7 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is UTT from Mthatha city centre?
12 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Mthatha 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.