Durban to Joinville flights
Joinville lies 7,680 km (4,772 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 36 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 | Joinville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | Brazil |
| Population | 3.3 million | 664,500 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | DUR, 28 km out | NVT, 67 km out |
| Postal codes | 3611–4362 | 89200-000 |
Clocks in Joinville are 5 h behind Durban right now, so a 10 h 36 min journey lands only 5 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Joinville
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 Joinville
Joinville is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ministro Victor Konder International Airport (NVT), 67 km (42 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,906 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB, 92 km), Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport (JOI, 10 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ministro Victor Konder International Airport | NVT | 67 km (42 mi) | 5,906 ft | 18 ft |
| Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport | CWB | 92 km (57 mi) | 7,277 ft | 2,988 ft |
| Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport (regional) | JOI | 10 km (6 mi) | 5,381 ft | 15 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,680 km (4,772 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Joinville
Our booking partner lists 287 places to stay in Joinville. Of the 108 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (65), and 1 are five-star. Across 41 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 37,796 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Joinville from Durban?
7,680 km (4,772 mi) in a straight line, west of Durban.
How long does it take to get from Durban to Joinville by air?
About 10 h 36 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 Joinville?
Joinville is 5 h behind at the moment (America/Sao_Paulo against Africa/Johannesburg).
Which airports are used for Durban to Joinville flights?
Typically King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Ministro Victor Konder International Airport (NVT); Joinville also has CWB, JOI.
What currency do I need in Joinville?
The Real (BRL).
Where can I stay in Joinville?
Our booking partner lists 287 places to stay in Joinville, 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.