Polokwane International Airport
Potgietersrus · South AfricaICAO FAPP
Polokwane International Airport (PTG) is an airport serving Potgietersrus, South Africa, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 23° 50' 43.0" S, 29° 27' 31.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 4,076 feet (1,242 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Johannesburg (GMT+2).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from PTG
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB | Johannesburg, South Africa | 175 mi | 0h 50m | short-haul | 72 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at PTG
1 active airline serving Polokwane International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Polokwane International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendrik Van Eck Airport | PHW | Phalaborwa | South Africa | 173 km |
| Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport | HDS | Hoedspruit | South Africa | 172 km |
| Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport | MQP | Mpumalanga | South Africa | 238 km |
| OR Tambo International Airport | JNB | Johannesburg | South Africa | 282 km |
| Lanseria Airport | HLA | Johannesburg | South Africa | 279 km |
| Sir Seretse Khama International Airport | GBE | Gaberone | Botswana | 368 km |
| Matsapha Airport | MTS | Manzini | Swaziland | 351 km |
| Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport | BUQ | Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 433 km |
Other Airports in South Africa
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 23° 50' 43.0" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 29° 27' 31.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -23.845269
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 29.458615
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 09:56 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 4,076 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,242 m
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