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International airports in South Africa
South Africa has 12 international airports in our directory, including O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), King Shaka International Airport (DUR), Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Compare their codes, cities and runways, and open each airport for full details.
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All international airports in South Africa
| Airport | IATA | Longest runway |
|---|---|---|
| O.R. Tambo International Airport LargeJohannesburg · Gauteng | JNB | 4,418 m |
| King Shaka International Airport LargeDurban · Kwazulu-Natal | DUR | 3,700 m |
| Cape Town International Airport LargeCape Town · Western Cape | CPT | 3,201 m |
| Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport LargeMbombela · Mpumalanga | MQP | 3,100 m |
| Lanseria International Airport LargeJohannesburg · Gauteng | HLA | 3,047 m |
| Kimberley Airport LargeKimberley · Northern Cape | KIM | 3,000 m |
| Polokwane International Airport LargePolokwane · Limpopo | PTG | 2,560 m |
| Bram Fischer International Airport LargeBloemfontein · Free State | BFN | 2,559 m |
| Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport LargeGqeberha (Port Elizabeth) · Eastern Cape | PLZ | 2,160 m |
| George Airport LargeGeorge · Western Cape | GRJ | 2,000 m |
| King Phalo Airport LargeEast London · Eastern Cape | ELS | 1,939 m |
| Mmabatho International AirportMafeking · North-West | MBD | 4,620 m |
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Frequently asked questions
How many international airports does South Africa have?
Our directory lists 12 international airports in South Africa: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), King Shaka International Airport (DUR), Cape Town International Airport (CPT), Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP), Lanseria International Airport (HLA), Kimberley Airport (KIM), Polokwane International Airport (PTG), Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN), 4 more.
What is the main international airport in South Africa?
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg is the first airport in our list for South Africa, with a longest runway of 4,418 m.
How long does air freight from Vietnam to South Africa take?
The great-circle distance from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is about 9,404 km. Direct flight time would be ≈ 12 h 15 min, but most air cargo travels via hubs, so door-to-door transit usually takes several days including customs. Contact GLG for current routings and schedules.
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