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Flights from Johannesburg to Polokwane
JNB → PTG · OR Tambo International to Polokwane International
✈
Flight distance
283 km
153 nautical miles
UTC
Flight time
33 min
Average direct flight
R
Est. one-way
R1,224
Return ~ R2,265
CO₂
Carbon footprint
71 kg
Per passenger estimate
Route map
Flight Path Map
Great circle route between JNB and PTG.
Flight details
Airports & Pricing
Route breakdown, departure/arrival airports and estimated ticket costs.
Geodesic reference: Flight distance and time are calculated as a direct point-to-point (great circle) reference between airports. Actual flight paths may vary due to air traffic routing, weather, and airspace restrictions.
JNB
OR Tambo International
Johannesburg, Gauteng
International
Major Hub
PTG
Polokwane International
Polokwane, Limpopo
International
Estimated Ticket Prices
Economy One-Way
R1,224
Based on distance & fuel
Economy Return
R2,265
Approximate return rate
Estimates are calculated dynamically using current SA fuel prices (R26.63/L), base fare taxes, and distance levies. Prices vary by season, demand, and booking window.
Operators
Airlines on this Route
Airlines likely servicing flights between Johannesburg and Polokwane.
South African Airways Flag carrier
FlySafair Low-cost
Airlink Regional
Lift Airline Full-service
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Flight vs Driving
How does flying compare to driving from Johannesburg to Polokwane?
✈ Flying
33 min
283 km direct (geodesic)
~R1,224 per person
71 kg CO₂ per person
~R1,224 per person
71 kg CO₂ per person
🚗 Driving
3 hrs 30 min
318.8 km by road
~R611 fuel total (entire car)
38 kg CO₂ total
~R611 fuel total (entire car)
38 kg CO₂ total
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