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Nearest Airport to Soweto: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Soweto is Rand Airport (QRA), about 29 km (18 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Lanseria International Airport (HLA), 37 km away.

Closest airport QRA Rand Airport 29 km · 18 mi · ~31 min by car

Closest international HLA Lanseria International Airport 37 km · 23 mi · ~40 min by car

Airports near Soweto

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Rand Airport Johannesburg, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
QRA 29 km18 mi · ~31 min
2
Vereeniging Airport Vereeniging, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
FAVV 35 km22 mi · ~37 min
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Lanseria International Airport Johannesburg, South Africa · International Airports in South Africa Meet & Greet →
HLA 37 km23 mi · ~40 min
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O.R. Tambo International Airport Johannesburg, South Africa · International Airports in South Africa Meet & Greet →
JNB 41 km26 mi · ~44 min
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Grand Central Airport Midrand, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
GCJ 42 km26 mi · ~45 min
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Swartkop Air Force Base Pretoria, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
FASK 59 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min
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Waterkloof Air Force Base Pretoria, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
WKF 61 km38 mi · ~1 h 05 min
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Wonderboom Airport Pretoria, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
PRY 77 km48 mi · ~1 h 23 min
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Potchefstroom Airport Potchefstroom, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
PCF 89 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 min
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Rustenburg Airport Rustenburg, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
FARG 91 km56 mi · ~1 h 37 min

Small airfields nearby

Baragwanath Airfield · FASY12 km
Tedderfield Air Park · FATA14 km
Panorama Airfield22 km
Krugersdorp Airport · FAKR25 km
Sun Valley Airfield26 km
Klipriver Airfield34 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Soweto?

The nearest airport to Soweto is Rand Airport (QRA), about 29 km (18 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Lanseria International Airport (HLA), 37 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Soweto?

Lanseria International Airport (HLA) is 37 km from Soweto in a straight line — roughly 40 min by car.

What other airports are near Soweto?

Vereeniging Airport — 35 km, Lanseria International Airport (HLA) — 37 km and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) — 41 km.

How long does it take to get from Soweto to Rand Airport?

About 31 min by car for the 29 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.