There are 3 ways to get from Johannesburg to Empangeni by plane, car, or taxi
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Fly to Richards Bay
best- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane JNB - RCB
1h 50mR 2,135–4,043Drive 578.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Johannesburg to Empangenicar 578.5 km
6h 21mR 1,301–1,880Fly to King Shaka International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane JNB - DUR
- Take the taxi from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Empangenitaxi
2h 45mR 2,025–4,143
Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Johannesburg to Empangeni is to drive which costs R 1 300 - R 1 900 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Johannesburg to Empangeni is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs R 2 100 - R 4 100.
The distance between Johannesburg and Empangeni is 524 km. The road distance is 578.5 km.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Johannesburg to Empangeni, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Johannesburg to Empangeni is 578 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Johannesburg to Empangeni.
There are 181+ hotels available in Empangeni.
What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Empangeni, South Africa?
Airlink flies from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB) twice daily.
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 650–1,600
- Website
- flysaa.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,000–4,100
- Website
- g-airways.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 750–7,000
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 750–7,000
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Richards Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,600–3,400
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,100–2,600
- Website
- flycemair.co.za
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,000–4,100
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Richards Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 1,600–3,400
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 1,100–7,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- R 950–1,200
Eagle Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +27 31 337 8333
- Website
- eagletaxicabs.co.za
Mozzie Cabs
- Phone
- +27 31 303 5787
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
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