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Flights to South Africa

Flights to South Africa from the UK:

Which South African airport do flights land in?

International flights most commonly land at O.R. Tambo International Airport, 14 miles (22km) east of Johannesburg, and Cape Town International Airport, 13 miles (20km) east of Cape Town.

Are there direct flights between the UK and South Africa?

There are direct flights to South Africa from the UK to both Johannesburg and Cape Town from London. A number of cheaper, indirect flights to South Africa are also available.

How long is the flight from the UK to South Africa?

Direct flights to South Africa from London take around 11 hours.

What is the time difference between the UK and South Africa?

South Africa is either one or two hours ahead of UK time, depending on Daylight Saving Time in the UK.

Which airlines fly to South Africa from the UK?

Airlines offering direct flights between the UK and South Africa include Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Condor, Swiss and South African Airlines.

Flights to South Africa from the USA:

Are there direct flights between the US and South Africa?

There are some direct flights from the USA to South Africa, arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, and connecting flights arriving at Cape Town International Airport.

How long is the flight from the US to South Africa?

A direct flight from New York to Johannesburg takes about 16 and a half hours.

What is the time difference between the US and South Africa?

South African time is six hours ahead of New York.

Which airlines fly to South Africa from the US?

Airlines offering direct flights between the US and South Africa include South African Airways, United and Delta. Many other airlines offer indirect flights.


Airports in South Africa

Cape Town International Airport (CPT):

The airport is situated 11 miles (18km) east of Cape Town.... More

O.R. Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) (JNB):

The airport is 12.7 miles (20.5km) east of Johannesburg.... More

Durban King Shaka International Airport (DUR):

The airport is 21 miles (34km) north of Durban.... More

Kimberley Airport (KIM):

The airport is situated five and a half miles (9km) south of Kimberley.... More

East London Airport (ELS):

The airport is located about three miles (5km) west of the city centre.... More

Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN):

The airport is located 8 miles (13km) from the city centre.... More

Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ):

The airport is situated about two miles (3km) south of Port Elizabeth.... More

George Airport (GRJ):

The airport is situated around five and a half miles (9km) from George.... More

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP):

The airport is situated nearly 17 miles (27km) from Nelspruit at White River.... More

Eastgate Airport (HDS):

The airport is situated around seven and a half miles (12km) from Hoedspruit and is found within the Hoedspruit Air Force Base Nature Reserve.... More

Richards Bay Airport (RCB):

Richards Bay Airport is located three miles (5km) from central Richards Bay.... More
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