Flights to Pietermaritzburg
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Pietermaritzburg is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is King Shaka International Airport (DUR), 70 km (43 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB, 4 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Shaka International Airport | DUR | 70 km (43 mi) | 12,139 ft | 295 ft |
| Pietermaritzburg Airport (regional) | PZB | 4 km (2 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 Pietermaritzburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg | South Africa | 444 km (276 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town | South Africa | 1,228 km (763 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria | South Africa | 482 km (300 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Soweto | South Africa | 448 km (278 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Harare | Zimbabwe | 1,313 km (816 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Maputo | Mozambique | 460 km (286 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Matola | Mozambique | 454 km (282 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Gqeberha | South Africa | 661 km (411 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Soshanguve | South Africa | 513 km (319 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Evaton | South Africa | 424 km (263 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Beira | Mozambique | 1,175 km (730 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 1,068 km (664 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Benoni | South Africa | 432 km (269 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Bloemfontein | South Africa | 409 km (254 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Thembisa | South Africa | 455 km (283 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to East London | South Africa | 445 km (277 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Vereeniging | South Africa | 407 km (253 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Boksburg | South Africa | 433 km (269 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Chimoio | Mozambique | 1,209 km (751 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Krugersdorp | South Africa | 469 km (292 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Rustenburg | South Africa | 538 km (334 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Chitungwiza | Zimbabwe | 1,292 km (803 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to São Paulo | Brazil | 7,549 km (4,691 mi) | about 10 h 26 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 7,255 km (4,508 mi) | about 10 h 3 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Sydney | Australia | 10,610 km (6,593 mi) | about 14 h 21 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Melbourne | Australia | 9,897 km (6,149 mi) | about 13 h 26 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Santiago | Chile | 9,154 km (5,688 mi) | about 12 h 29 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 8,093 km (5,028 mi) | about 11 h 8 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Brisbane | Australia | 11,213 km (6,967 mi) | about 15 h 8 min |
| Pietermaritzburg to Belo Horizonte | Brazil | 7,461 km (4,636 mi) | about 10 h 19 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 Pietermaritzburg?
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is the closest large airport at 70 km (43 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 Pietermaritzburg city centre?
70 km (43 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Pietermaritzburg 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.