Durban to Rawson flights
Rawson lies 9,126 km (5,671 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 27 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 | Rawson | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | Argentina |
| Population | 3.3 million | 130,258 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 660 m (2,165 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/San_Juan) |
| Nearest large airport | DUR, 28 km out | UAQ, 12 km out |
| Postal codes | 3611–4362 | 6734–9103 |
Clocks in Rawson are 5 h behind Durban right now, so a 12 h 27 min journey lands only 7 h 27 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rawson
Crossing from South Africa into Argentina: money changes from the Rand to the Peso (ARS); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro; the dialling code becomes +54; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
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 Rawson
Rawson is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,071 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (regional) | UAQ | 12 km (7 mi) | 8,071 ft | 1,958 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 9,126 km (5,671 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 Rawson from Durban?
9,126 km (5,671 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Durban.
How long does it take to get from Durban to Rawson by air?
About 12 h 27 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 Rawson?
Rawson is 5 h behind at the moment (America/Argentina/San_Juan against Africa/Johannesburg).
Which airports are used for Durban to Rawson flights?
Typically King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ).
What currency do I need in Rawson?
The Peso (ARS).
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.