Day trip from Orkney to Benoni
Benoni lies 186 km (116 mi) north-east of Orkney, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 186 km (116 mi) apart, Benoni is a realistic day trip from Orkney: about 3 h 2 min each way by road.
| Orkney | Benoni | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 110,052 | 605,344 |
| Elevation | 1,312 m (4,304 ft) | 1,641 m (5,384 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Postal codes | 2619–2627 | 1501–1527 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Benoni
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Staying in Benoni
Our booking partner lists 111 places to stay in Benoni. Of the 62 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (33), and 1 are five-star. Across 44 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 10,271 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Benoni from Orkney?
186 km (116 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Orkney; by road roughly 227 km (141 mi).
How long does it take to get from Orkney to Benoni by road?
About 3 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Orkney and Benoni?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Where can I stay in Benoni?
Our booking partner lists 111 places to stay in Benoni, bookable on this site.
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.