Flights to Pretoria
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Pretoria is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lanseria International Airport (HLA), 34 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB, 44 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanseria International Airport | HLA | 34 km (21 mi) | 10,000 ft | 4,517 ft |
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | JNB | 44 km (27 mi) | 14,495 ft | 5,558 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,000 ft, HLA can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 4,517 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Pretoria
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pretoria to Cape Town | South Africa | 1,308 km (813 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Pretoria to Durban | South Africa | 536 km (333 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Pretoria to Lusaka | Zambia | 1,150 km (714 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Pretoria to Harare | Zimbabwe | 929 km (577 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Pretoria to Maputo | Mozambique | 440 km (274 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Pretoria to Matola | Mozambique | 428 km (266 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Pretoria to Lilongwe | Malawi | 1,434 km (891 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Pretoria to Gqeberha | South Africa | 947 km (588 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Pretoria to Blantyre | Malawi | 1,314 km (817 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Pretoria to Pietermaritzburg | South Africa | 482 km (300 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Pretoria to Beira | Mozambique | 946 km (588 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Pretoria to Kitwe | Zambia | 1,439 km (894 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Pretoria to Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 623 km (387 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Pretoria to Ndola | Zambia | 1,423 km (884 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Pretoria to Bloemfontein | South Africa | 423 km (263 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Pretoria to East London | South Africa | 809 km (503 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Pretoria to Chimoio | Mozambique | 916 km (569 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Pretoria to Windhoek | Namibia | 1,181 km (734 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Pretoria to Chitungwiza | Zimbabwe | 910 km (565 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Pretoria to Maseru | Lesotho | 403 km (251 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Pretoria to Tete | Mozambique | 1,204 km (748 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Pretoria to Quelimane | Mozambique | 1,253 km (779 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Pretoria to São Paulo | Brazil | 7,457 km (4,634 mi) | about 10 h 19 min |
| Pretoria to Lima | Peru | 10,906 km (6,777 mi) | about 14 h 44 min |
| Pretoria to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 7,147 km (4,441 mi) | about 9 h 55 min |
| Pretoria to Sydney | Australia | 11,067 km (6,877 mi) | about 14 h 56 min |
| Pretoria to Melbourne | Australia | 10,353 km (6,433 mi) | about 14 h 1 min |
| Pretoria to Santiago | Chile | 9,215 km (5,726 mi) | about 12 h 34 min |
| Pretoria to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 8,125 km (5,049 mi) | about 11 h 10 min |
| Pretoria to Brisbane | Australia | 11,658 km (7,244 mi) | about 15 h 42 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 Pretoria?
Lanseria International Airport (HLA) is the closest large airport at 34 km (21 mi). The others, JNB, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is HLA from Pretoria city centre?
34 km (21 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Pretoria 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.