There are 2 ways to get from Mthatha to Kathu by car or plane
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Umtata (UTT) to Sishen (SIS) flights
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Mthatha to Kathu is to drive, which costs R 1 400 - R 2 100 and takes 13h 31m.
The quickest way to get from Mthatha to Kathu is to fly which costs R 2 000 - R 8 500 and takes 9h 11m.
The distance between Mthatha and Kathu is 703 km. The road distance is 968.2 km.
It takes approximately 13h 31m to drive 968.2 km from Mthatha to Kathu.
There is no direct flight from Umtata Airport to Sishen Airport. The quickest flight takes 8h 45m and has one stopover.
Yes, the driving distance between Mthatha to Kathu is 968 km. It takes approximately 13h 31m to drive from Mthatha to Kathu.
Airlink offers flights from Umtata Airport to Sishen Airport.
There are one+ hotels available in Kathu. Prices start at R 1 500 per night.
The best way to get from Mthatha to Umtata Airport is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs R 170 - R 210.
- Distance: 703 km
- Duration: 13h 31m
What companies run services between Mthatha, South Africa and Kathu, South Africa?
Airlink flies from Mthatha to Kathu 4 times a day.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Umtata to Sishen via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 1 800 - R 8 000
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