UTW - Queenstown Airport

Queenstown, South Africa

IATA Code: UTW · Queenstown, South Africa

The airport code UTW is the IATA identifier for Queenstown Airport. You may also find it referred to as Queenstown Airport (UTW).

Queenstown Airport (UTW) serves Queenstown, South Africa, in the Africa fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.

UTW is the IATA airport code for Queenstown Airport, located in Queenstown, South Africa. The airport is situated at coordinates 31.9202°S, 26.8822°E. The current jet fuel price in the Africa region is $5.56/gallon as of 2026-05-16.

Current Jet Fuel Price (Africa)

$5.56/gallon

⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%

Airport Information

IATA Code
UTW
City
Queenstown
Country
South Africa
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Latitude
-31.9202°
Longitude
26.8822°
Type
airport
Fuel Region
Africa

Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from UTW

Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.

Destination Distance Est. Fuel Cost Fuel Surcharge*
BIY - Bisho 115 km $1,790 $4/passenger
ELS - East London 152 km $2,366 $5/passenger
UTT - Umtata 174 km $2,709 $5/passenger
JOH - Port Saint Johns 252 km $3,923 $8/passenger
PLZ - Port Elizabeth 258 km $4,017 $8/passenger
MSU - Maseru 281 km $4,375 $9/passenger
BFN - Bloemfontein 319 km $4,966 $10/passenger
MGH - Margate 349 km $5,433 $11/passenger
FCB - Ficksburg 358 km $5,573 $11/passenger
KIM - Kimberley 402 km $6,258 $13/passenger
PBZ - Plettenberg Bay 410 km $6,383 $13/passenger
PZB - Pietermaritzburg 420 km $6,539 $13/passenger
HRS - Harrismith 462 km $7,192 $14/passenger
LAY - Ladysmith 462 km $7,192 $14/passenger
VIR - Durban 465 km $7,239 $14/passenger
OUH - Oudtshoorn 477 km $7,426 $15/passenger
DUR - Durban 479 km $7,457 $15/passenger
GRJ - George 480 km $7,473 $15/passenger
LMR - Lime Acres 516 km $8,033 $16/passenger
NCS - Newcastle 549 km $8,547 $17/passenger
KXE - Klerksdorp 562 km $8,749 $17/passenger
PCF - Potchefstroom 584 km $9,092 $18/passenger
VRU - Vryburg 587 km $9,138 $18/passenger
ULD - Ulundi 592 km $9,216 $18/passenger
KMH - Kuruman 599 km $9,325 $19/passenger
SIS - Sishen 605 km $9,419 $19/passenger
RCB - Richard'''s Bay 612 km $9,528 $19/passenger
ZEC - Secunda 640 km $9,964 $20/passenger
QRA - Johannesburg 643 km $10,010 $20/passenger
JNB - Johannesburg 656 km $10,213 $20/passenger
UTN - Upington 667 km $10,384 $21/passenger
GCJ - Johannesburg 671 km $10,446 $21/passenger
HLA - Johannesburg 673 km $10,477 $21/passenger
OVG - Overberg 683 km $10,633 $21/passenger
ROD - Robertson 685 km $10,664 $21/passenger
MZQ - Mkuze 690 km $10,742 $21/passenger
WKF - Waterkloof 690 km $10,742 $21/passenger
PZL - Phinda 692 km $10,773 $22/passenger
MBD - Mafeking 693 km $10,789 $22/passenger
PRY - Pretoria 709 km $11,038 $22/passenger
NTY - Pilanesberg 733 km $11,411 $23/passenger
MTS - Manzini 737 km $11,474 $23/passenger
SHO - Manzini 776 km $12,081 $24/passenger
VRE - Vredendal 788 km $12,268 $25/passenger
CPT - Cape Town 805 km $12,532 $25/passenger
NLP - Nelspruit 815 km $12,688 $25/passenger
GBE - Gaberone 824 km $12,828 $26/passenger
AGZ - Aggeneys 826 km $12,859 $26/passenger
SDB - Langebaanweg 826 km $12,859 $26/passenger
MQP - Mpumalanga 835 km $12,999 $26/passenger

* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.

How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your UTW Flights

Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.

Currently, the Africa region has jet fuel priced at $5.56/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.

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Climate & Weather at Queenstown

Queenstown enjoys a subtropical climate characterized by hot summers and mild winters. Temperatures generally range from 15°C to 35°C (59°F to 95°F) throughout the year. Early morning and late evening flights can offer relief from daytime heat during summer. Pack layers for air-conditioned terminals.

Traveler Guide: Flying Through UTW

UTW operates within the African fuel pricing region. Aviation infrastructure across Africa has seen significant investment in recent years, with many airports modernizing facilities to accommodate growing passenger numbers. Travelers should verify visa requirements, vaccination certificates (particularly yellow fever), and currency exchange options before arrival.

Planning Your Trip via UTW

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