Durban to Ipatinga flights
Ipatinga lies 7,405 km (4,601 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 15 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 | Ipatinga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | Brazil |
| Population | 3.3 million | 235,311 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 229 m (751 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | DUR, 28 km out | IPN, 5 km out |
| Postal codes | 3611–4362 | 35160-000 |
Clocks in Ipatinga are 5 h behind Durban right now, so a 10 h 15 min journey lands only 5 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ipatinga
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 Ipatinga
Ipatinga is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Usiminas Airport (IPN), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,575 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Coronel Altino Machado Airport (GVR, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usiminas Airport (regional) | IPN | 5 km (3 mi) | 6,575 ft | 786 ft |
| Coronel Altino Machado Airport (regional) | GVR | 86 km (53 mi) | 5,581 ft | 561 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,405 km (4,601 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 Ipatinga from Durban?
7,405 km (4,601 mi) in a straight line, west of Durban.
How long does it take to get from Durban to Ipatinga by air?
About 10 h 15 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 Ipatinga?
Ipatinga is 5 h behind at the moment (America/Sao_Paulo against Africa/Johannesburg).
Which airports are used for Durban to Ipatinga flights?
Typically King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Usiminas Airport (IPN); Ipatinga also has GVR.
What currency do I need in Ipatinga?
The Real (BRL).
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.