Santa Maria to Durban flights
Durban lies 7,970 km (4,952 mi) south-east of Santa Maria, +5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 58 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.
| Santa Maria | Durban | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | South Africa |
| Population | 271,735 | 3.3 million |
| Elevation | 146 m (479 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | RIA, 12 km out | DUR, 28 km out |
| Postal codes | 59464-000–97000-000 | 3611–4362 |
Clocks in Durban are 5 h ahead of Santa Maria right now, so a 10 h 58 min journey lands 15 h 58 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Durban
Crossing from Brazil into South Africa: money changes from the Real to the Rand (ZAR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +27; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Santa Maria
Santa Maria is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Santa Maria Airport (RIA), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,839 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Shaka International Airport | DUR | 28 km (17 mi) | 12,139 ft | 295 ft |
| Pietermaritzburg Airport (regional) | PZB | 65 km (40 mi) | 5,043 ft | 2,423 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,970 km (4,952 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Durban
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Common questions
How far is Durban from Santa Maria?
7,970 km (4,952 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Santa Maria.
How long does it take to get from Santa Maria to Durban by air?
About 10 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Maria and Durban?
Durban is 5 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Johannesburg against America/Sao_Paulo).
Which airports are used for Santa Maria to Durban flights?
Typically Santa Maria Airport (RIA) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR); Durban also has PZB.
What currency do I need in Durban?
The Rand (ZAR).
Where can I stay in Durban?
Our booking partner lists 1,285+ places to stay in Durban, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.