Durban to Contagem flights
Contagem lies 7,527 km (4,677 mi) 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 10 h 24 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.
| Durban | Contagem | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | Brazil |
| Population | 3.3 million | 627,123 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 945 m (3,100 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | DUR, 28 km out | CNF, 34 km out |
| Postal codes | 3611–4362 | 32000-000 |
Clocks in Contagem are 5 h behind Durban right now, so a 10 h 24 min journey lands only 5 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Contagem
Crossing from South Africa into Brazil: money changes from the Rand to the Real (BRL); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
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 Contagem
Contagem is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF), 34 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tancredo Neves International Airport | CNF | 34 km (21 mi) | 11,811 ft | 2,721 ft |
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Staying in Contagem
Our booking partner lists 51 places to stay in Contagem. Of the 17 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (15). Across 10 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 7,793 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Contagem from Durban?
7,527 km (4,677 mi) in a straight line, west of Durban.
How long does it take to get from Durban to Contagem by air?
About 10 h 24 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 Contagem?
Contagem is 5 h behind at the moment (America/Sao_Paulo against Africa/Johannesburg).
Which airports are used for Durban to Contagem flights?
Typically King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF).
What currency do I need in Contagem?
The Real (BRL).
Where can I stay in Contagem?
Our booking partner lists 51 places to stay in Contagem, bookable on this site.
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.