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There are 5 ways to get from Atlanta to Mthatha by plane or bus

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Fly to Mthatha Airport
best
1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane ATL - UTT
29h 58m
R 18,126–60,151
Fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane ATL - PZB
2. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Mthathabus
37h 21m
R 13,471–42,741
Fly to East London, bus
1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to East London (ELS)plane ATL - ELS
2. Take the bus from East London Windmill to Idutywabus
3. Take the bus from Idutywa to Mthathabus
35h 53m
R 15,801–50,061
Fly to Margate, bus
1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Margate (MGH)plane ATL - MGH
2. Take the bus from Umzikhulu to Mthathabus
39h 31m
R 20,641–65,821
Fly to Bram Fischer International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)plane ATL - BFN
2. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Mthathabus
40h 22m
R 14,651–46,881

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) flights

15Weekly Planes

32h 11mAverage Duration

R 18,265Cheapest Price

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Distance: 13,886.1 km
Duration: 29h 58m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Mthatha, South Africa?

Delta and Airlink fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) twice daily.

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Mthatha(opens in a new window), South Africa(opens in a new window)

Mthatha ;, alternatively rendered Umtata, is the main city of the King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality in Eastern Cape province of South Africa and the capital of OR Tambo District Municipality. The city has an airport, previously known as the K. D. Matanzima Airport after former leader Kaiser Matanzima. Mthatha derives its name from the nearby Mthatha River which was named after the sneezewood (umtati) trees, famous for their wood and medicinal properties.

Things to do in Mthatha

Mthatha Dam(Opens in a new window)

Mthatha Dam is an earth-fill type dam located on the Mthatha River, near Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1977 and serves mainly for municipal and industrial purposes. Its hazard potential has been ranked high (3).

Places to stay in Mthatha

Shoes Guest House(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Lodge Bellagio(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Hotel Savoy and Conference Centre(Opens in a new window)

7.9Good

Big Five Guest House(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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