Durban to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (DUR–PLZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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442 mi airlines charter/private 20/wk
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4Z Airlink
ERD
6:15 AM
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7:40 AM
SAST
1h 25m
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5Z270
5Z CemAir
CR1
1:30 PM
SAST
2:55 PM
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1h 25m
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FA421
FA FlySafair
738
2:00 PM
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3:30 PM
SAST
1h 30m
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ERD
4:20 PM
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5:45 PM
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1h 25m
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ERD
8:15 AM
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EK Emirates
ERD
8:15 AM
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FA422
FA FlySafair
738
4:05 PM
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
JNB Johannesburg 3h 40m 4Z5ZEK → 4Z5ZEK Johannesburg (JNB) to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) flights
HLA Johannesburg 4h FA → FA Johannesburg (HLA) to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) flights
CPT Cape Town 4h 25m 5ZFAGE → 4ZBAEK Cape Town (CPT) to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) flights
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Durban to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
3 carriers, 20 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 442 mi 1h 25m nonstop

DUR–PLZ is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Airlink, FlySafair and CemAir lead the route. The flight covers 442 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (PLZ) Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) to Durban flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DUR–PLZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
4Z Airlink 11 ERD 1h25 – – –
FA FlySafair 7 738 1h30 – – –
5Z CemAir 2 CR1 1h25 – – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – FA
CR1 Canadair Regional Jet 100 – 5Z
ERD Embraer RJ140 – 4Z
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Z + 5Z + FA (20 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DUR to PLZ direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DUR to PLZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
JNB ~3h 40m HLA ~4h 0m CPT ~4h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
20
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) is 0 hours the same as Durban.
DUR: SAST · PLZ: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Durban, it's 6:00 PM in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).
Distance & Flight Time
442 mi / 712 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m gate to gate.
Facts

DUR–PLZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Durban to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) route.
Route details
Distance442 mi / 712 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights20 out / 23 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DUR
Full nameKing Shaka International Airport
IATA / ICAODUR / FALE
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation295 ft / 90 m
Destination: PLZ
Full nameChief Dawid Stuurman International Airport
IATA / ICAOPLZ / FAPE
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Elevation226 ft / 69 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DUR to PLZ flights.
Nonstop flights from King Shaka International Airport to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport take about 1h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 442 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from DUR to PLZ: Airlink, FlySafair and CemAir.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include O.R. Tambo, Lanseria and Cape Town.
Yes, return flights from PLZ to DUR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DUR to PLZ

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) are connected by nonstop service from Airlink, FlySafair and CemAir. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DUR to PLZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DUR to PLZ is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 442 miles (712 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via O.R. Tambo, Lanseria and Cape Town. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.