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Nearest Airport to Mthatha: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Mthatha is K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT), about 12 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is King Phalo Airport (ELS), 184 km away.

Closest airport UTT K. D. Matanzima Airport 12 km · 7 mi · ~12 min by car
Closest international ELS King Phalo Airport 184 km · 115 mi · ~3 h 18 min by car

Airports near Mthatha

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    K. D. Matanzima Airport Flag of South AfricaMthatha, South Africa · Regional Airports in South Africa
    UTT 12 km7 mi · ~12 min
  2. 2
    Port St Johns Airport Flag of South AfricaPort St Johns, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    JOH 70 km43 mi · ~1 h 15 min
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    Margate Airport Flag of South AfricaMargate, South Africa · Regional Airports in South Africa
    MGH 169 km105 mi · ~3 h 01 min
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    Queenstown Airport Flag of South AfricaQueenstown, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    UTW 184 km114 mi · ~3 h 17 min
  5. 5
    King Phalo Airport Flag of South AfricaEast London, South Africa · International Airports in South Africa Meet & Greet →
    ELS 184 km115 mi · ~3 h 18 min
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    Bisho Airport Flag of South AfricaBisho, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    BIY 203 km126 mi · ~3 h 37 min
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    Moshoeshoe I International Airport Flag of LesothoMaseru(Mazenod), Lesotho · International Airports in Lesotho Meet & Greet →
    MSU 265 km165 mi · ~4 h 44 min
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    Pietermaritzburg Airport Flag of South AfricaPietermaritzburg, South Africa · Regional Airports in South Africa
    PZB 265 km165 mi · ~4 h 44 min
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    Virginia Airport Flag of South AfricaDurban, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    VIR 297 km184 mi · ~5 h 18 min
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    King Shaka International Airport Flag of South AfricaDurban, South Africa · International Airports in South Africa Meet & Greet →
    DUR 313 km195 mi · ~5 h 36 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Mthatha; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Mthatha?

The nearest airport to Mthatha is K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT), about 12 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is King Phalo Airport (ELS), 184 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Mthatha?

King Phalo Airport (ELS) is 184 km from Mthatha in a straight line — roughly 3 h 18 min by car.

What other airports are near Mthatha?

Port St Johns Airport (JOH) — 70 km, Margate Airport (MGH) — 169 km and Queenstown Airport (UTW) — 184 km.

How long does it take to get from Mthatha to K. D. Matanzima Airport?

About 12 min by car for the 12 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.