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Nearest Airport to Phaweni: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Phaweni is Tzaneen Airport (LTA), about 114 km (71 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Polokwane International Airport (PTG), 172 km away.

Closest airport LTA Tzaneen Airport 114 km · 71 mi · ~2 h 03 min by car
Closest international PTG Polokwane International Airport 172 km · 107 mi · ~3 h 04 min by car

Airports near Phaweni

  1. 1
    Tzaneen Airport Flag of South AfricaTzaneen, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    LTA 114 km71 mi · ~2 h 03 min
  2. 2
    Hendrik Van Eck Airport Flag of South AfricaPhalaborwa, South Africa · Regional Airports in South Africa
    PHW 123 km77 mi · ~2 h 12 min
  3. 3
    Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit Flag of South AfricaHoedspruit, South Africa · Regional Airports in South Africa
    HDS 167 km104 mi · ~2 h 59 min
  4. 4
    Polokwane International Airport Flag of South AfricaPolokwane, South Africa · International Airports in South Africa
    PTG 172 km107 mi · ~3 h 04 min
  5. 5
    Pietersburg Municipal Airport Flag of South AfricaPolokwane, South Africa · Regional Airports in South Africa
    FAPI 176 km109 mi · ~3 h 08 min
  6. 6
    Buffalo Range Airport Flag of ZimbabweChiredzi, Zimbabwe · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Zimbabwe
    BFO 224 km139 mi · ~4 h 00 min
  7. 7
    Malamala Airport Flag of South AfricaMalamala, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    AAM 229 km142 mi · ~4 h 05 min
  8. 8
    Skukuza Airport Flag of South AfricaSkukuza, South Africa · Regional Airports in South Africa
    SZK 245 km152 mi · ~4 h 23 min
  9. 9
    Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport Flag of South AfricaMbombela, South Africa · International Airports in South Africa
    MQP 280 km174 mi · ~5 h 00 min
  10. 10
    Masvingo International Airport Flag of ZimbabweMasvingo, Zimbabwe · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Zimbabwe
    MVZ 314 km195 mi · ~5 h 37 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Punda Maria(Malia) Airport27 km
  • Mutele-Masisi Airport43 km
  • Thohoyandou Airport · FATH46 km
  • Giyani Airport · FAGI47 km
  • Madimbo Airport57 km
  • Tshipise Airport68 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Phaweni?

The nearest airport to Phaweni is Tzaneen Airport (LTA), about 114 km (71 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Polokwane International Airport (PTG), 172 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Phaweni?

Polokwane International Airport (PTG) is 172 km from Phaweni in a straight line — roughly 3 h 04 min by car.

What other airports are near Phaweni?

Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) — 123 km, Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit (HDS) — 167 km and Polokwane International Airport (PTG) — 172 km.

How long does it take to get from Phaweni to Tzaneen Airport?

About 2 h 03 min by car for the 114 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.