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

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4Z520
4Z Airlink
ERD
6:15 AM
SAST
7:40 AM
SAST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5Z270
5Z CemAir
CR1
1:30 PM
SAST
2:55 PM
SAST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA421
FA FlySafair
738
2:00 PM
SAST
3:30 PM
SAST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z528
4Z Airlink
ERD
4:20 PM
SAST
5:45 PM
SAST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z521
4Z Airlink
ERD
8:15 AM
SAST
9:35 AM
SAST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4083
EK Emirates
ERD
8:15 AM
SAST
9:35 AM
SAST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA422
FA FlySafair
738
4:05 PM
SAST
5:25 PM
SAST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Z529
4Z Airlink
ERD
6:25 PM
SAST
7:45 PM
SAST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Durban to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
3 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 442 mi 1h 25m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

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, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 1 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 (19 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DUR to PLZ direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
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
19
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DUR to PLZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
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.

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 to 1h 30m.

DUR–PLZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Durban to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) route.
Route details
Distance442 mi / 712 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights19 out / 23 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: DUR
IATA / ICAODUR / FALE
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation295 ft / 90 m
Destination: PLZ
IATA / ICAOPLZ / FAPE
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Elevation226 ft / 69 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DUR to PLZ flights.
Nonstop flights from King Shaka International Airport to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 1h 30m. The route covers 442 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Airlink, CemAir and FlySafair.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from DUR to PLZ. The return direction has about 23 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HLA, JNB and CPT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PLZ to DUR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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, CemAir and FlySafair. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DUR to PLZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DUR to PLZ ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 442 miles (712 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via HLA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.