Durban to Renca flights
Renca lies 9,197 km (5,715 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 32 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 | Renca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | Chile |
| Population | 3.3 million | 147,151 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 508 m (1,667 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Nearest large airport | DUR, 28 km out | SCL, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 3611–4362 | 8640000 |
Clocks in Renca are 5 h behind Durban right now, so a 12 h 32 min journey lands only 7 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Renca
Crossing from South Africa into Chile: money changes from the Rand to the Peso (CLP); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type L; the dialling code becomes +56; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648813 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648847.
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 Renca
Renca is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 12,303-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport | SCL | 7 km (4 mi) | 12,303 ft | 1,555 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Renca from Durban?
9,197 km (5,715 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Durban.
How long does it take to get from Durban to Renca by air?
About 12 h 32 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 Renca?
Renca is 5 h behind at the moment (America/Santiago against Africa/Johannesburg).
Which airports are used for Durban to Renca flights?
Typically King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL).
What currency do I need in Renca?
The Peso (CLP).
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.