Durban to Teresópolis flights
Teresópolis lies 7,311 km (4,543 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 7 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.
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| Durban | Teresópolis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | Brazil |
| Population | 3.3 million | 176,735 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 936 m (3,071 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | DUR, 28 km out | GIG, 52 km out |
| Postal codes | 3611–4362 | 25950-000 |
Clocks in Teresópolis are 5 h behind Durban right now, so a 10 h 7 min journey lands only 5 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Teresópolis
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 Teresópolis
Teresópolis is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG), 52 km (32 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, 58 km), Francisco de Assis Airport (JDF, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | GIG | 52 km (32 mi) | 13,123 ft | 28 ft |
| Santos Dumont Airport | SDU | 58 km (36 mi) | 4,341 ft | 11 ft |
| Francisco de Assis Airport (regional) | JDF | 81 km (50 mi) | 5,036 ft | 2,989 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Teresópolis from Durban?
7,311 km (4,543 mi) in a straight line, west of Durban.
How long does it take to get from Durban to Teresópolis by air?
About 10 h 7 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 Teresópolis?
Teresópolis is 5 h behind at the moment (America/Sao_Paulo against Africa/Johannesburg).
Which airports are used for Durban to Teresópolis flights?
Typically King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG); Teresópolis also has SDU, JDF.
What currency do I need in Teresópolis?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.