Flights to Thembisa
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Thembisa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 14,495-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Lanseria International Airport (HLA, 31 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | JNB | 16 km (10 mi) | 14,495 ft | 5,558 ft |
| Lanseria International Airport | HLA | 31 km (19 mi) | 10,000 ft | 4,517 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 14,495 ft, JNB can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 5,558 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 Thembisa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thembisa to Cape Town | South Africa | 1,291 km (802 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Thembisa to Durban | South Africa | 510 km (317 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Thembisa to Lusaka | Zambia | 1,178 km (732 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Thembisa to Harare | Zimbabwe | 954 km (593 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Thembisa to Maputo | Mozambique | 435 km (271 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Thembisa to Matola | Mozambique | 423 km (263 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Thembisa to Lilongwe | Malawi | 1,458 km (906 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Thembisa to Gqeberha | South Africa | 921 km (572 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Thembisa to Blantyre | Malawi | 1,336 km (830 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Thembisa to Pietermaritzburg | South Africa | 455 km (283 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Thembisa to Beira | Mozambique | 962 km (598 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Thembisa to Kitwe | Zambia | 1,467 km (912 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Thembisa to Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 651 km (405 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Thembisa to Ndola | Zambia | 1,450 km (901 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Thembisa to Bloemfontein | South Africa | 400 km (249 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Thembisa to East London | South Africa | 781 km (485 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Thembisa to Chimoio | Mozambique | 936 km (582 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Thembisa to Windhoek | Namibia | 1,192 km (741 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Thembisa to Chitungwiza | Zimbabwe | 935 km (581 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Thembisa to Maseru | Lesotho | 376 km (234 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Thembisa to Tete | Mozambique | 1,227 km (762 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Thembisa to Quelimane | Mozambique | 1,269 km (789 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Thembisa to São Paulo | Brazil | 7,453 km (4,631 mi) | about 10 h 18 min |
| Thembisa to Lima | Peru | 10,901 km (6,774 mi) | about 14 h 44 min |
| Thembisa to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 7,143 km (4,439 mi) | about 9 h 54 min |
| Thembisa to Sydney | Australia | 11,044 km (6,863 mi) | about 14 h 55 min |
| Thembisa to Melbourne | Australia | 10,331 km (6,419 mi) | about 14 h |
| Thembisa to Santiago | Chile | 9,203 km (5,718 mi) | about 12 h 33 min |
| Thembisa to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 8,114 km (5,042 mi) | about 11 h 9 min |
| Thembisa to Brisbane | Australia | 11,637 km (7,231 mi) | about 15 h 40 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 Thembisa?
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the closest large airport at 16 km (10 mi). The others, HLA, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is JNB from Thembisa city centre?
16 km (10 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Thembisa 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.