Durban to Concepción flights
Concepción lies 9,180 km (5,704 mi) south-west of Durban, -5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 12 h 31 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Durban | Concepción | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | Chile |
| Population | 3.3 million | 223,574 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Nearest large airport | DUR, 28 km out | CCP, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 3611–4362 | 4030000 |
Clocks in Concepción are 5 h behind Durban right now, so a 12 h 31 min journey lands only 7 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Concepción
Crossing from South Africa into Chile: money changes from the Rand to the Peso (CLP); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type L; the dialling code becomes +56; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648813 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648847.
Airports at each end
Leaving Durban
Durban is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is King Shaka International Airport (DUR), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB, 65 km).
Arriving in Concepción
Concepción is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carriel Sur International Airport | CCP | 6 km (4 mi) | 8,530 ft | 26 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 9,180 km (5,704 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Concepción from Durban?
9,180 km (5,704 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Durban.
How long does it take to get from Durban to Concepción by air?
About 12 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Durban and Concepción?
Concepción is 5 h behind at the moment (America/Santiago against Africa/Johannesburg).
Which airports are used for Durban to Concepción flights?
Typically King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP).
What currency do I need in Concepción?
The Peso (CLP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.