Durban to Nilópolis flights
Nilópolis lies 7,334 km (4,557 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 9 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 | Nilópolis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | Brazil |
| Population | 3.3 million | 155,500 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | DUR, 28 km out | GIG, 17 km out |
| Postal codes | 3611–4362 | 26500-000 |
Clocks in Nilópolis are 5 h behind Durban right now, so a 10 h 9 min journey lands only 5 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Nilópolis
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 Nilópolis
Nilópolis is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Santos Dumont Airport (SDU, 28 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | GIG | 17 km (11 mi) | 13,123 ft | 28 ft |
| Santos Dumont Airport | SDU | 28 km (17 mi) | 4,341 ft | 11 ft |
Book a flight to Nilópolis
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Flights are sold here by AirOrSeaTravel through our booking partner, Nuitée, which takes the payment; the ticket is issued by the airline. How this works.
Staying in Nilópolis
Live rooms and prices for Nilópolis are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Nilópolis
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Nilópolis from Durban?
7,334 km (4,557 mi) in a straight line, west of Durban.
How long does it take to get from Durban to Nilópolis by air?
About 10 h 9 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 Nilópolis?
Nilópolis is 5 h behind at the moment (America/Sao_Paulo against Africa/Johannesburg).
Which airports are used for Durban to Nilópolis flights?
Typically King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG); Nilópolis also has SDU.
What currency do I need in Nilópolis?
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.