Flights to Phalaborwa
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Phalaborwa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,491 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit (HDS, 47 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendrik Van Eck Airport (regional) | PHW | 2 km (1 mi) | 4,491 ft | 1,432 ft |
| Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit (regional) | HDS | 47 km (29 mi) | 13,094 ft | 1,801 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 4,491 ft, PHW handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 1,432 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Phalaborwa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phalaborwa to Johannesburg | South Africa | 401 km (249 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Phalaborwa to Durban | South Africa | 658 km (409 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Phalaborwa to Lubumbashi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,419 km (882 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Phalaborwa to Lusaka | Zambia | 995 km (618 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Phalaborwa to Pretoria | South Africa | 359 km (223 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Phalaborwa to Soweto | South Africa | 420 km (261 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Phalaborwa to Harare | Zimbabwe | 680 km (423 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Phalaborwa to Maputo | Mozambique | 268 km (166 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Phalaborwa to Matola | Mozambique | 261 km (162 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Phalaborwa to Lilongwe | Malawi | 1,144 km (711 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Phalaborwa to Gqeberha | South Africa | 1,236 km (768 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Phalaborwa to Blantyre | Malawi | 993 km (617 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Phalaborwa to Soshanguve | South Africa | 351 km (218 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Phalaborwa to Pietermaritzburg | South Africa | 635 km (395 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Phalaborwa to Nampula | Mozambique | 1,299 km (807 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Phalaborwa to Evaton | South Africa | 439 km (273 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Phalaborwa to Beira | Mozambique | 594 km (369 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Phalaborwa to Kitwe | Zambia | 1,277 km (793 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Phalaborwa to Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 497 km (309 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Phalaborwa to Ndola | Zambia | 1,250 km (776 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Phalaborwa to Benoni | South Africa | 378 km (235 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Phalaborwa to Bloemfontein | South Africa | 756 km (470 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Phalaborwa to São Paulo | Brazil | 7,801 km (4,847 mi) | about 10 h 45 min |
| Phalaborwa to Lima | Peru | 11,252 km (6,991 mi) | about 15 h 11 min |
| Phalaborwa to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 7,487 km (4,652 mi) | about 10 h 21 min |
| Phalaborwa to Sydney | Australia | 10,993 km (6,831 mi) | about 14 h 51 min |
| Phalaborwa to Melbourne | Australia | 10,280 km (6,388 mi) | about 13 h 56 min |
| Phalaborwa to Santiago | Chile | 9,574 km (5,949 mi) | about 13 h 1 min |
| Phalaborwa to Cape Town | South Africa | 1,660 km (1,031 mi) | about 2 h 53 min |
| Phalaborwa to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 8,484 km (5,272 mi) | about 11 h 38 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 Phalaborwa?
Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) is the closest large airport at 2 km (1 mi). The others, HDS, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is PHW from Phalaborwa city centre?
2 km (1 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Phalaborwa 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.