Soshanguve to Pinetown flights
Pinetown lies 556 km (345 mi) south-east of Soshanguve, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 28 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Soshanguve | Pinetown | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 872,309 | 144,026 |
| Elevation | 1,179 m (3,868 ft) | 323 m (1,060 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | HLA, 55 km out | DUR, 32 km out |
| Postal codes | 0152–0164 | 3600–4147 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Soshanguve
Soshanguve is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lanseria International Airport (HLA), 55 km (34 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, 76 km).
Arriving in Pinetown
Pinetown is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is King Shaka International Airport (DUR), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB, 51 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Shaka International Airport | DUR | 32 km (20 mi) | 12,139 ft | 295 ft |
| Pietermaritzburg Airport (regional) | PZB | 51 km (32 mi) | 5,043 ft | 2,423 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Pinetown from Soshanguve?
556 km (345 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Soshanguve.
How long does it take to get from Soshanguve to Pinetown by air?
About 1 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Soshanguve and Pinetown?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Which airports are used for Soshanguve to Pinetown flights?
Typically Lanseria International Airport (HLA) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR); Pinetown also has PZB.
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.