Day trip from Soweto to Orkney
Orkney lies 142 km (88 mi) south-west of Soweto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 142 km (88 mi) apart, Orkney is a realistic day trip from Soweto: about 2 h 19 min each way by road.
| Soweto | Orkney | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 1.7 million | 110,052 |
| Elevation | 1,632 m (5,354 ft) | 1,312 m (4,304 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Postal codes | 1803–1809 | 2619–2627 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Orkney
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Staying in Orkney
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Common questions
How far is Orkney from Soweto?
142 km (88 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Soweto; by road roughly 173 km (108 mi).
How long does it take to get from Soweto to Orkney by road?
About 2 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Soweto and Orkney?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
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.