How far is it from Soweto to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)?

The distance between Soweto and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 44 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Soweto to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)?

The drive from Soweto to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Soweto to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)?

The fastest route from Soweto to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) covers 44 km with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) from Soweto?

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) lies roughly to the east of Soweto.

Where can I camp between Soweto and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)?

Along the route from Soweto to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) you can stop for the night or service your van at Lebo's Soweto Camping, Pomona Caravan Park.

Soweto O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Distance: 44 kmDrive time: 45 min

Driving from Soweto to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) takes about 45 min via R24. The distance is 44 km. The straight-line distance is 35 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 44 km

1 Depart onto Klipspruit Valley Road 2 km
2 Enter roundabout slightly left 83 m
3 Exit roundabout left 6 km
4 Enter roundabout left onto Nasrec Road 7 m
5 Exit roundabout left onto Nasrec Road 2 km
6 Turn right onto Main Reef Road 5 km
7 Continue straight onto Albertina Sisulu Road 13 km
8 Keep slightly left onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway 8 km
9 Take exit slightly right onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway 5 km
10 Take exit slightly left 2 km
11 Turn straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road 511 m
12 Continue straight onto Atlas Road 224 m
13 Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road 823 m

14 Continue straight onto Atlas Road 152 m
15 Turn right onto Tempelhof South Street 332 m
16 Turn left onto Louis Botha Road 685 m
17 Turn right onto Marco Polo Road 368 m
18 At end of road, turn right onto Bonaero Drive 137 m
19 Turn left 116 m
20 Arrive

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The return trip from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Soweto covers roughly the same distance, 44 km.

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How far is it from Soweto to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)?: The distance between Soweto and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 44 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Soweto to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)?: The drive from Soweto to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Soweto to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)?: The fastest route from Soweto to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) covers 44 km with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) from Soweto?: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) lies roughly to the east of Soweto.
Where can I camp between Soweto and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)?: Along the route from Soweto to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) you can stop for the night or service your van at Lebo's Soweto Camping, Pomona Caravan Park.

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