Flight Time from Durban to Mthatha
The flight from Durban to Mthatha covers about 179 mi and takes roughly 50 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Durban and Mthatha are about 179 mi (288 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 233 mi (375 km), a drive of about 4 hr 10 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 50 min.
| Straight-line distance | 179 mi / 288 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 233 mi / 375 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr 10 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 50 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $29 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -30.728, 29.917 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Durban to Mthatha is about 179 mi (288 km) in a straight line, and roughly 233 mi (375 km) by road.